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C5 ESR

1997 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,897 mi
Last recorded73,897 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ESR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,897 miles

major oil leak

oil level on minimum

rear tyres old and perished

Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,897 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

major oil leak

oil level on minimum

rear tyres old and perished

Pass 10 May 2013 63,997 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,887 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,546 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall 215/70/16

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,569 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 45,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and startin to crack

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,779 miles

215/70/16

front tyres cracked and worn on edges

middle and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,791 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 42,695 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 42,695 miles

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

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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C5 ESR is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C5 ESR, 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 C5 ESR registered?

C5 ESR is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is C5 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 ESR shows 12 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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