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K33 RAV

1997 Toyota RAV4

Pink Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,257 mi
Last recorded153,257 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 RAV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 153,257 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke co level high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 144,040 miles

Rear folded at time of test. Seat belts inaccessable

Fail 28 Nov 2016 144,040 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear folded at time of test. Seat belts inaccessable

Pass 4 Dec 2015 134,497 miles

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2015 134,444 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2014 121,641 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 121,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 110,745 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 110,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2012 102,475 miles

exhaust poorly mounted at rear

Pass 3 May 2011 96,502 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front shock absorber dust boot ripped

Fail 3 May 2011 96,488 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front shock absorber dust boot ripped

Pass 21 May 2010 88,268 miles

corrosion on exhaust

both front shock absorber dust boots split

slight leak on rear shock absorber

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2009 81,088 miles

Both front shock absorber dust boots split

Rear shock absorber mounting bushes perrished

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2008 74,469 miles

Front shock absorber dust boots split

Pass 2 May 2007 68,520 miles

nearside front shock absorber dust boot split

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 2 May 2007 68,520 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front shock absorber dust boot split

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,736 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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K33 RAV is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Pink with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K33 RAV, 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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K33 RAV is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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