MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
VEHICLE UNDER SIDE COVERED IN DRY MUD VERY HARD TO TEST
both front tyres cracked and perished
n/side front headlamp condensated
slight play in both inner rack joints
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres cracked and perished
n/side front headlamp condensated
slight play in both inner rack joints
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Spare tyre defective
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All four tyres have cracking on the sidewalls
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre has a nail in it
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All four tyres have cracking on the sidewalls
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre has a nail in it
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge
How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?
Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P144 UCL is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P144 UCL, 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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P144 UCL is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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