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R449 AET

1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,964 mi
Last recorded151,964 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX92,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 AET
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 151,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 145,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 135,717 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 135,717 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 118,151 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV-4 GX?

Based on 903 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 33
position lamp(s) not working 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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R449 AET is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 92,580 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 RAV-4 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R449 AET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV-4 GX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota RAV-4 GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R449 AET registered?

R449 AET is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R449 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 AET shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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