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G474 VKP

1997 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG474 VKP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023
Fail 18 Sep 2023

Emissions unable to be completed Blow in the emissions (8.2.2.2 (e))

Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative Coil spring is broken (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Advise on d/s track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2014 86,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust mount deteriorated

slight damage evident front registration plate

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,163 miles

front exhaust mount deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage evident front registration plate

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,876 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust mount deteriorated

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

slight damage evident front registration plate

slight damage nearside rear tyre tread area

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

slight damage evident front registration plate

Fail 13 Jul 2012 76,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake flexi-hose deteriorated

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

slight damage evident front registration plate

Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,578 miles

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

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

corrosion evident on exhaust system

offside rear tyre low middle tread

Fail 15 Sep 2010 67,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion evident on exhaust system

offside rear tyre low middle tread

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,812 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 61,812 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,746 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,359 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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G474 VKP is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G474 VKP, 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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G474 VKP is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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