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P159 LJN

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,172 mi
Last recorded75,172 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 LJN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,172 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,811 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,131 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Upper 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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P159 LJN is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P159 LJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P159 LJN registered?

P159 LJN is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P159 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 LJN shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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