MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,608 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
n/s/r brake grabbing slightly - low parking effort
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front strut mounts corroded
drivers seatbelt stork may be faulty
front subframe and suspension arms corroded
n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f tyre outer sidwall split
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
rear chassis corroded
rear tyres outer sidwalls perished
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers seatbelt stork may be faulty
front subframe and suspension arms corroded
n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f tyre outer sidwall split
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
rear chassis corroded
rear tyres outer sidwalls perished
brake pipes corroded
floor started to corrode
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JAF 53 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 JAF 53, 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 JAF 53 registered?
JAF 53 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is JAF 53 safe to buy?
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