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HIL 5619

1997 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,552 mi
Last recorded111,552 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 5619
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,491 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,173 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 109,173 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,766 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking in edge of tread

Fail 18 Jul 2013 103,766 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking in edge of tread

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,524 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,544 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 85,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,636 miles

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 9 Jul 2008 74,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,196 miles

A few small chips to windsceen

Both front tyres worn smooth inside raised tread

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

Parking brake lever has slight side to side movement

Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,931 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight 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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HIL 5619 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HIL 5619, 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 HIL 5619 registered?

HIL 5619 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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