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M37 XHY

1997 Toyota RAV4

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,260 mi
Last recorded118,260 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM37 XHY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 118,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 115,538 miles

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

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

oil leak

wipers split

Pass 16 Jan 2015 110,334 miles

engine oil leak.

rear seats with seat belt fixings removed, full inspection not possible.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 110,334 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak.

rear seats with seat belt fixings removed, full inspection not possible.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,186 miles

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

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)

nearside front dip beam aim image poor

offside front dip beam image poor.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,016 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,792 miles

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

excessive movement rear axle diff bush

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2010 84,350 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

excessive movement rear axle diff bush

Battery insecure

Pass 18 May 2009 83,528 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 83,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 75,589 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,497 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear shocks covers very rusty

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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M37 XHY is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M37 XHY, 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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M37 XHY is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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