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R255 VSB

1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,265 mi
Last recorded72,265 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX92,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 VSB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,265 miles

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,764 miles

slight free play nearside steering rack

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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R255 VSB is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R255 VSB, 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 R255 VSB registered?

R255 VSB is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R255 VSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 VSB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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