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P164 LNV

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,043 mi
Last recorded141,043 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 LNV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 141,043 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

severe surface rust all over underneath

Pass 23 Sep 2016 140,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 139,278 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 138,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 137,727 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 137,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 136,969 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 136,969 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 135,903 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 135,903 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 135,020 miles

Both front brake discs deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 133,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 130,677 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 120,350 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 101,220 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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P164 LNV is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P164 LNV, 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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P164 LNV is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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