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N2 UTD

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,002 mi
Last recorded74,002 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 UTD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 74,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,070 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 69,634 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 69,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 67,797 miles

Nearside Front CV BOOT CRACKING

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front CV BOOT CRACKING

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,341 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brakes have slight fluctuation

fuel tank and straps corroded

rear suspension mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,884 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 52,884 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,657 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

emissions test passed, printer error

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,977 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,474 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,345 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,072 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,653 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,905 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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N2 UTD is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N2 UTD, 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 N2 UTD registered?

N2 UTD is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N2 UTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 UTD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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