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P150 SEU

1997 Toyota RAV4

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,232 mi
Last recorded121,232 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 SEU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,232 miles

some underbody surface corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2018 121,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 119,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Some general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2017 119,322 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 117,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO MOT STANDARD ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TO MOT STANDARD ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 114,744 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 114,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 106,166 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded and weak

General underbodey surface corrosion

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,883 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 94,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Some wear on the inner edge of the o/s/r tyre

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,346 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 72,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,034 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 69,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,606 miles

some surface corrosion of all suspension parts

Fail 7 Aug 2009 66,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

some surface corrosion of all suspension parts

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,427 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,471 miles

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

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 SEU is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SEU, 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 SEU is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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