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A19 THJ

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,178 mi
Last recorded149,178 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 THJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 149,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between cat and center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower arm lock nuts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear cross member rotten (outside area)

front shocks very rusty

suspension arms very rusty

underside very rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2017 143,043 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 137,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,012 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 129,646 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 121,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 112,470 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 106,035 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 98,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 91,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 91,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,920 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,312 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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A19 THJ is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A19 THJ, 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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A19 THJ is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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