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J8 GBM

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,147 mi
Last recorded50,147 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GBM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 50,147 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 49,262 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 48,694 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,105 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 48,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,599 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,230 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,578 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,601 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,035 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,146 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,512 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,319 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,392 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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J8 GBM is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J8 GBM, 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 J8 GBM registered?

J8 GBM is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J8 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 GBM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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