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P106 VGK

1997 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,021 mi
Last recorded126,021 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 126,021 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 126,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 121,371 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush pair (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 110,481 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Upper Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,828 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 103,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 100,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,092 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,671 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 92,668 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 88,074 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 88,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on legal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,668 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,664 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,649 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 74,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,467 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 63,763 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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P106 VGK is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P106 VGK, 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 P106 VGK registered?

P106 VGK is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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