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A5 FXX

1997 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,819 mi
Last recorded90,819 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FXX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 90,819 miles

rear diff oil leak

surface rust under side

Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,258 miles

rear chasis corroded,engine poil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,577 miles

both front head lights slightly dim

slight corr on both back plate brake pipes

Fail 5 Jun 2009 81,560 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion near to both rear spring mounting points

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,249 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 76,249 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,810 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 64,833 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A5 FXX is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 FXX, 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 A5 FXX registered?

A5 FXX is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A5 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FXX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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