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P146 GPD

1997 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,873 mi
Last recorded141,873 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 GPD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2023 141,873 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle rubber mountings perished

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 137,432 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Rear differential ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 134,522 miles

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded outside perscibed area

rear axcel/diff mountings in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,804 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 131,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 129,252 miles

Age related surface corrosion to underside panels and components

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 127,278 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,628 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

head lamp covers in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,242 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,771 miles

o/s side bar poorly secured

rear silencer heat shield poorly secured

slight play in n/s/front hub bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 112,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s sill cover poorly secured

Pass 15 Aug 2013 108,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 104,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

no center stop lite

tyres perishing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 104,579 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tyres perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,948 miles

front flexi hoses starting to perish

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2011 97,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,870 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Dec 2008 86,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 86,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 79,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,568 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 63,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P146 GPD is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P146 GPD, 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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P146 GPD is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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