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ELZ 8154

1997 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,788 mi
Last recorded142,788 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 8154
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 142,788 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 142,773 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,494 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 128,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 122,882 miles

rear tyres treades cracked no cords exposed

Fail 22 Feb 2011 122,880 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

rear tyres treades cracked no cords exposed

Fail 31 Mar 2010 117,818 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 117,818 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 110,107 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 110,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 102,030 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH STRONG WIRE

Fail 22 Apr 2008 102,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH STRONG WIRE

Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,654 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 89,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 89,260 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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ELZ 8154 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELZ 8154, 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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ELZ 8154 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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