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P174 TDM

1997 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,173 mi
Last recorded140,173 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 140,173 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limits on ineer and outer edges

offside rear lamp slightly loose and held in with tape

offside rear lamp small crack

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Fail 14 Aug 2014 140,173 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limits on ineer and outer edges

offside rear lamp slightly loose and held in with tape

offside rear lamp small crack

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 20 Aug 2013 136,443 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 136,443 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 131,766 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 127,614 miles

rear light lens broken

Fail 14 Sep 2011 127,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear light lens broken

Pass 23 Sep 2010 122,750 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 122,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 117,119 miles

both front and rear no plates cracked

offside rear light cluster broken

various body damage

Fail 16 Sep 2009 117,119 miles

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

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

both front and rear no plates cracked

offside rear light cluster broken

various body damage

Pass 15 Sep 2008 106,565 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

o/s wiper blade scratching screen

o/s/r light lens damaged

oil level on min.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 106,565 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

o/s wiper blade scratching screen

o/s/r light lens damaged

oil level on min.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 95,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2007 95,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2006 85,090 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 TDM is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P174 TDM, 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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What year was P174 TDM registered?

P174 TDM is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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