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R98 MSP

1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,397 mi
Last recorded122,397 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX96,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 MSP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 122,397 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 107,520 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 107,520 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 97,916 miles

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

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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R98 MSP is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 96,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R98 MSP, 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 29 years old, this Toyota RAV-4 GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R98 MSP registered?

R98 MSP is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R98 MSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 MSP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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