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P150 HSP

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,480 mi
Last recorded121,480 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 HSP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2015 121,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

items removed from drivers view

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

oil leak

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 117,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,337 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Nov 2012 112,277 miles

Oil leak

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 Oct 2012 112,175 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,330 miles

Front suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,077 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 97,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2008 89,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,452 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 75,172 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 75,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P150 HSP is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P150 HSP, 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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P150 HSP is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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