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L888 JMM

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,690 mi
Last recorded142,690 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 JMM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2016 142,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower under sill and under rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch under side holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 133,542 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 127,314 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 119,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 112,659 miles

Both front outer drive shaft gaitors slightly perished

Both rear bump stops insucure

Exhaust front mounting braket corroded

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

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2012 112,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front outer drive shaft gaitors slightly perished

Both rear bump stops insucure

Exhaust front mounting braket corroded

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

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,645 miles

Rear Seats not present at test.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 105,645 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Seats not present at test.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seats not fitted so belts not checked.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 100,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seats not fitted so belts not checked.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 96,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 90,923 miles

front offsside and nearside brake pads and discs getting close to limit

front tyres offside and nearside close to limt

nearside rear tyre vclose to limt

Fail 7 Jul 2008 90,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front offsside and nearside brake pads and discs getting close to limit

front tyres offside and nearside close to limt

nearside rear tyre vclose to limt

Pass 9 Jul 2007 84,956 miles

chassis offside rear ;near exhaust mount; has three cuts sliced into side rail;not affecting strengh of chassis'

Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,884 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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L888 JMM is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L888 JMM, 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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L888 JMM is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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