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S317 HGP

1998 Toyota Rav 4

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,982 mi
Last recorded124,982 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Rav 4108,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 HGP
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 124,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 128,824 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 122,962 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sil both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 121,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 117,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 114,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,593 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,685 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear seats folded down

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,688 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 105,563 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,656 miles

gearbox leaking

Fail 5 Feb 2014 103,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

gearbox leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2013 103,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre has a hook nail in it.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak noted.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 96,045 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,941 miles

215/70/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 91,941 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

215/70/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2009 83,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,631 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,709 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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S317 HGP is a 1998 Toyota Rav 4 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S317 HGP, 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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S317 HGP is a 1998 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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