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S435 RET

1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,448 mi
Last recorded64,448 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX92,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 RET
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on metal sections of front brake flex's

flakey rust on suspension components

Pass 17 Oct 2005 49,923 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 44,922 miles

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

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

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

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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S435 RET is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S435 RET, 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 S435 RET registered?

S435 RET is a 1998 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S435 RET safe to buy?

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