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R23 KPE

1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,036 mi
Last recorded191,036 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX92,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 KPE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 191,036 miles

Exhaust rear moun ting broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 191,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust rear moun ting broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 174,162 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 174,162 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 153,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 143,102 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 143,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 139,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 136,052 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 132,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 125,526 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 118,515 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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R23 KPE is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R23 KPE, 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 R23 KPE registered?

R23 KPE is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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