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P174 LVU

1997 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,378 mi
Last recorded134,378 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 134,378 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 134,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 125,606 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 125,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

tyre n/s/f cracking in tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 123,121 miles

Both sides lower sill covers corroded.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 123,121 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Both sides lower sill covers corroded.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 119,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 115,982 miles

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyrespoor sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2008 112,312 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 105,430 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 99,184 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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P174 LVU is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P174 LVU, 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

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What year was P174 LVU registered?

P174 LVU is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P174 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 LVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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