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P175 DPF

1997 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,187 mi
Last recorded153,187 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 DPF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 153,187 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 152,212 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 152,212 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 150,663 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 150,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 149,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 148,161 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 145,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 145,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 138,278 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jan 2014 138,278 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jan 2013 131,981 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 124,226 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 116,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,537 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 108,476 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 108,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 101,811 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 101,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 85,753 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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P175 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 P175 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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P175 DPF is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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