CarVerify

Free Car Check

P166 HKL

1997 Toyota RAV4

Pink Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

103,990 mi
Last recorded103,990 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 HKL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 103,990 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 102,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 102,124 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 101,561 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,950 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,786 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 99,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,984 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 96,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 95,543 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,398 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,045 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,651 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,836 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 61,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 54,002 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
Full Toyota RAV4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P166 HKL is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Pink with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 P166 HKL, 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

How do I check the history of P166 HKL?

You can check the full history of P166 HKL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P166 HKL registered?

P166 HKL is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P166 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 HKL shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P166 HKL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P166 HKL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.