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GIL 8248

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,123 mi
Last recorded132,123 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8248
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 132,123 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 123,211 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 123,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GIL 8248 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GIL 8248, 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 GIL 8248 registered?

GIL 8248 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is GIL 8248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 8248 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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