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P148 VFR

1997 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,530 mi
Last recorded93,530 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,530 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,311 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,027 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,903 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,001 miles

all tyre's are cracking and getting low...

front discs and pad's are getting low....

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,883 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 79,883 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 70,738 miles

both front tyres badly perished

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2008 67,188 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres tread starting to split

o/s rear service brake slightly low

Pass 20 Jun 2007 64,183 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,328 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,541 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P148 VFR is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P148 VFR, 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 P148 VFR registered?

P148 VFR is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P148 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 VFR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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