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P153 DPF

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,652 mi
Last recorded155,652 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 DPF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 155,652 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 148,506 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 140,972 miles

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 15 Dec 2017 132,990 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 132,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 126,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 122,142 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,195 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 111,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 109,696 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 109,696 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 102,689 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,567 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 88,628 miles

Battery insecure

Front tyres worn unevenly

Fail 8 Dec 2009 88,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Front tyres worn unevenly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 81,803 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres side wall deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,347 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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P153 DPF is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P153 DPF, 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 P153 DPF registered?

P153 DPF is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P153 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 DPF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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