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M63 YWL

1997 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,627 mi
Last recorded75,627 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM63 YWL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,757 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 68,933 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,827 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,608 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 56,608 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,425 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 50,225 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,199 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 43,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

battery clamp loose

rear brakes squeak

tank fuel pipes corroaded

Pass 19 Nov 2005 39,628 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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M63 YWL is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M63 YWL, 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 M63 YWL registered?

M63 YWL is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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The MOT history for M63 YWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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