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JNZ 8283

1997 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,013 mi
Last recorded127,013 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 8283
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 127,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f headlamp aim low

oil leak

rear (diff)mounting rubber bush deteriated

Pass 25 Feb 2012 127,012 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 122,611 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 122,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 108,129 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 108,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,777 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 68,777 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 62,277 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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JNZ 8283 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JNZ 8283, 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 JNZ 8283 registered?

JNZ 8283 is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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