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R197 FWT

1998 Toyota RAV4

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,907 mi
Last recorded116,907 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 FWT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2019 116,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,187 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 83,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,396 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 67,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 63,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,132 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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R197 FWT is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 93,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R197 FWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R197 FWT registered?

R197 FWT is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R197 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 FWT shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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