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R232 RSS

1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,128 mi
Last recorded73,128 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX92,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 RSS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 73,128 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 73,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,896 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 57,894 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV-4 GX?

Based on 903 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 33
position lamp(s) not working 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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R232 RSS is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 92,580 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV-4 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R232 RSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV-4 GX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota RAV-4 GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R232 RSS registered?

R232 RSS is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R232 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 RSS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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