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JAF 53

1997 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,608 mi
Last recorded108,608 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAF 53
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,608 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,482 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 100,482 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,977 miles

front strut mounts corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,119 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 85,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 82,157 miles

brake pipes corroded

floor started to corrode

Pass 19 May 2009 79,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 18 May 2009 76,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,495 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,646 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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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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JAF 53 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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