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K13 JAA

1997 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,443 mi
Last recorded145,443 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 JAA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 145,443 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 144,568 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 143,157 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 143,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 140,708 miles

propshaft mounting deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2022 140,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

propshaft mounting deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2021 135,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 131,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 127,253 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 127,253 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,844 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 112,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,691 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 100,691 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,811 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,540 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 82,540 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,459 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,310 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,279 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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K13 JAA is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K13 JAA, 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 K13 JAA registered?

K13 JAA is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is K13 JAA safe to buy?

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