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R248 BBW

1998 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,518 mi
Last recorded181,518 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 BBW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 181,518 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 181,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 176,321 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 176,321 miles

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 170,941 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 155,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 155,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 153,955 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 153,955 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 137,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 123,686 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 123,686 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R248 BBW is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R248 BBW, 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 R248 BBW registered?

R248 BBW is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R248 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 BBW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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