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S406 SOO

1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,179 mi
Last recorded104,179 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX92,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 SOO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 104,179 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 104,179 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre worn close to limit

tyres slightly edged

windscreen has crack outside swept area at top nearside

Fail 17 Apr 2008 94,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre worn close to limit

tyres slightly edged

windscreen has crack outside swept area at top nearside

Pass 1 May 2007 75,919 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 75,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 75,919 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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S406 SOO is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S406 SOO, 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 S406 SOO registered?

S406 SOO is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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