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P170 CTA

1997 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,104 mi
Last recorded154,104 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 CTA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 154,104 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 154,103 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 152,048 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle leaking oil

Fail 5 Apr 2016 152,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle leaking oil

Pass 6 May 2015 147,969 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 147,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 140,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front exhaust heat shiels broken

Fail 8 May 2014 140,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front exhaust heat shiels broken

Pass 15 Apr 2013 130,972 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 130,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 124,861 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 124,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 115,107 miles

front brake balance only just met

Fail 27 Apr 2011 115,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 106,731 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 106,600 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 96,721 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,721 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 88,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 78,938 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 78,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front brake slightly binding.

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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P170 CTA is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P170 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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P170 CTA is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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