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R574 JHS

1998 Toyota Unknown

Red Diesel 4146cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

288,419 mi
Last recorded288,419 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Unknown152,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 JHS
MakeToyota
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,146cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 288,419 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 288,416 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 287,879 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 287,762 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 287,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 287,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 295,251 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 295,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 295,222 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Toyota Unknown?

Based on 12,800 MOT tests across 3,075 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
5,853
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,075
On UK Roads
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R574 JHS is a 1998 Toyota Unknown in Red with a 4,146cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 152,983 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Toyota Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R574 JHS registered?

R574 JHS is a 1998 Toyota Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R574 JHS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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