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R258 MNH

1998 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,166 mi
Last recorded111,166 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 MNH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,166 miles

Nearside Front headlamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear valance corroded

Offside Rear valance corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 111,166 miles

Nearside Front headlamp unit damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear valance corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear valance corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,289 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

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

Offside Front TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,080 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smeary

Fail 3 Dec 2015 97,173 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smeary

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,426 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 91,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chrome side bar supports rusty

front discs rusty from lack of use

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,059 miles

chrome side bar supports rusty

front discs rusty from lack of use

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 63,325 miles

All tyres cracked

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Fail 23 May 2008 63,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear seats cannot be put into raised position, hence seat belt failure near side front tyre perished but JUST within limits

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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R258 MNH is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R258 MNH, 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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R258 MNH is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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