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A10 SLA

1997 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

128,322 mi
Last recorded128,322 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 SLA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 125,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 124,638 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 122,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,356 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 122,140 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 121,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 112,095 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,555 miles

near/side front brake pads getting worn down

Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,371 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,799 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres starting to deteriorate

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,657 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,091 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,819 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,324 miles

near side front tyre wearing edge . near side front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,214 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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A10 SLA is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 99,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 SLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A10 SLA registered?

A10 SLA is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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