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P165 XHO

1997 Toyota RAV4

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,275 mi
Last recorded169,275 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 XHO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 169,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 168,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 168,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 165,764 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 163,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 158,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 153,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 152,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 145,862 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 139,076 miles

Front both shocker dust covers split

Front small radial cracks in front outer cv boots

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,721 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 115,476 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,267 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,286 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,718 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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P165 XHO is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P165 XHO, 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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P165 XHO is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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