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R269 DYG

1998 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,073 mi
Last recorded100,073 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 DYG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 100,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts unsupported flexi hose (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 96,903 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 96,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,822 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,901 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,189 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 86,051 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

o/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,689 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,689 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,887 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 74,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 66,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,873 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,608 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 37,608 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,769 miles

front tyres worn on edge

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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R269 DYG is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R269 DYG, 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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R269 DYG is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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