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P105 KYB

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,686 mi
Last recorded181,686 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 KYB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 181,686 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 181,686 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 165,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 149,871 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 143,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 143,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 140,499 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 140,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 137,194 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 137,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 133,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 115,856 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 115,647 miles

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

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

both front tyres very poor on outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,647 miles

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

both front tyres very poor on outer wall

Fail 11 Mar 2014 113,909 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 113,909 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,415 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 113,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insercue

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 108,406 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 105,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 100,785 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 96,939 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 92,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 89,541 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 89,541 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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P105 KYB is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P105 KYB, 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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P105 KYB is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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