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P168 CTA

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 CTA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 132,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 131,288 miles

A lot of surface corrosion to the underside of this vehicle.

Rear Cross member corroded but is outside the area of structural importance.

Fail 6 Jun 2022 131,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

A lot of service corrosion to this vehicle.

Emissions took a long time to reach min requirements.

Rear Extensive corrosion to rear cross member but not in an area of structural importance.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 130,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member has corrosion but outside area of structural importance.

Fail 2 Jun 2021 130,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member corroded but is outside area of structural importance.

Pass 25 Jun 2020 129,132 miles

Nearside Rear cross member corroded but not in an area of structural importance.

Surface corrosion to rear floor pans and chassis rails.

Fail 16 Jun 2020 129,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear cross member corroded but not in an area of structural importance.

Surface corrosion to rear floor pans and chassis rails.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,576 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 127,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 125,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to crack

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Cross member has corrosion but not in an area of structural importance.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to crack

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,070 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 122,065 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 118,919 miles

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

corrosion in rear cross-member n/s & o/s.

front & rear tyres cracking.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 118,919 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s/r inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in rear cross-member n/s & o/s.

front & rear tyres cracking.

Fail 19 May 2015 111,884 miles

All suspension parts corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S & N/S/F flex brake hoses corroded and perished

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 111,884 miles

All suspension parts corroded

O/S & N/S/F flex brake hoses corroded and perished

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,010 miles

rusting to various brake pipes

rusting to various precribed areas

Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,279 miles

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

nearside rear footbrake slightly down on performance

Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,572 miles

both front brake flexis slightly deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front outer cv gaitor perished

offside front outer disc pad looks worn but wheel not removed

Fail 16 Jan 2012 96,572 miles

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

both front brake flexis slightly deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front outer cv gaitor perished

offside front outer disc pad looks worn but wheel not removed

Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,120 miles

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

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

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

front brakes binding

Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,447 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,171 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 68,982 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,723 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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P168 CTA is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P168 CTA, 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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P168 CTA is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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