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R970 OCE

1998 Toyota Rav 4

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,241 mi
Last recorded174,241 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Rav 4108,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 OCE
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 174,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 164,977 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 159,710 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 159,659 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 152,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 152,769 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 146,097 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 146,097 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,376 miles

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

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

right hand no plate light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2008 130,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 122,712 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 112,214 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 112,214 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R970 OCE is a 1998 Toyota Rav 4 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R970 OCE, 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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What year was R970 OCE registered?

R970 OCE is a 1998 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R970 OCE safe to buy?

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