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R300 BAT

1998 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

130,242 mi
Last recorded130,242 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 BAT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 130,242 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

steering feels notchy

Fail 4 Feb 2026 130,230 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 130,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 127,090 miles

Front Both front brake disc shields corroded

Offside Rear Upper OSR suspension bump stop missing

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear drum brakes lightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear dampers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower body has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 127,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body rear lower cross-member off side corner holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Both front brake disc shields corroded

Offside Rear Upper OSR suspension bump stop missing

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear drum brakes lightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear dampers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower body has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 122,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box/silencer, corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-vehicle, surface corrosion/rust developing, front to rear. Not affecting structural integrity.

Fail 10 Nov 2023 122,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box/silencer, corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate bulbs. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under-vehicle, surface corrosion/rust developing, front to rear. Not affecting structural integrity.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,230 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both nearside & offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Under-vehicle, surface rust/corrosion, not affecting structural rigidity at time of test.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 115,829 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. Nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. Nearside & offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. Nearside & offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-vehicle, surface corrosion, rear. Not affecting structural rigidity.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 115,827 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both front. Nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. Nearside & offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. Nearside & offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-vehicle, surface corrosion, rear. Not affecting structural rigidity.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 109,786 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 109,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 108,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,065 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop adrift

Fail 1 Jun 2015 102,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop adrift

Pass 13 May 2014 98,879 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 98,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 94,856 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 94,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All four tyres worn close to legal limit 2mm 235/60/16

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,742 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 82,695 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,132 miles

front reg plate damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 74,323 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 74,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 70,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,036 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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R300 BAT is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R300 BAT, 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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R300 BAT is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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