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P145 SUC

1997 Toyota RAV4

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,012 mi
Last recorded152,012 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 SUC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 152,012 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 149,660 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,625 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 91,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,265 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,856 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,143 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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P145 SUC is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P145 SUC, 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 P145 SUC registered?

P145 SUC is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P145 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 SUC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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