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P172 DPF

1997 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,101 mi
Last recorded152,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 DPF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,101 miles

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

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

Wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 152,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 148,912 miles

All tyres have feint wall cracks

Cv gaiters and ball joint covers starting to perish

Fail 9 Aug 2018 148,909 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Rear body cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All tyres have feint wall cracks

Cv gaiters and ball joint covers starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2017 145,677 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 145,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 140,652 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 136,415 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 132,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 131,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 131,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

slight leak of grease from bottom joints

Pass 6 Jul 2012 119,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s main brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 119,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 114,639 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 110,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,172 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,366 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,739 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,115 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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P172 DPF is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P172 DPF, 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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P172 DPF is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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