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R285 MVT

1998 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,863 mi
Last recorded59,863 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 MVT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,863 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 59,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 47,324 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 47,324 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 46,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,447 miles

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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R285 MVT is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R285 MVT, 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 R285 MVT registered?

R285 MVT is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R285 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 MVT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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