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R702 KTC

1998 Toyota Rav 4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Rav 4108,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 KTC
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 108,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 108,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 93,133 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 88,306 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

brake slightly binding on n/s/r

n/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

n/s/rtyre wearing from edges

o/s/f wiper blade slightly wearing

o/s/r tyre wearing from edges

Fail 3 Dec 2011 88,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

brake slightly binding on n/s/r

n/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

n/s/rtyre wearing from edges

o/s/f wiper blade slightly wearing

o/s/r tyre wearing from edges

Fail 30 Nov 2010 81,766 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,766 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 81,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,281 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Nov 2009 72,278 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,523 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,789 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2007 63,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,303 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 58,300 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2005 48,002 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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R702 KTC is a 1998 Toyota Rav 4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 108,299 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R702 KTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R702 KTC is a 1998 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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