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N246 EKP

1997 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,305 mi
Last recorded124,305 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 EKP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,305 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 124,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,210 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,790 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 104,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,639 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 90,739 miles

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

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

emissions require attention

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,739 miles

emissions require attention

Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is low on air presher

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,231 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 64,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,376 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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N246 EKP is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N246 EKP, 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 N246 EKP registered?

N246 EKP is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is N246 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 EKP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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