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P163 VGJ

1997 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,134 mi
Last recorded128,134 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,134 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 128,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Slight oil weap

Pass 19 May 2015 126,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 126,141 miles

slight rattle from exhaust heat shield

small oil leak from engine

Pass 16 May 2014 123,806 miles

n/s/f outer c.v gaitor perished

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 119,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 119,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 117,444 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall and wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2010 112,580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 108,817 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 101,323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 94,665 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2006 92,091 miles

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

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

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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P163 VGJ is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P163 VGJ, 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 P163 VGJ registered?

P163 VGJ is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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