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P175 KEY

1997 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,789 mi
Last recorded90,789 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 KEY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,789 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion formed on rear suspension parts

slight cracks in nearside and offside rear tyre tread pattern

Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,790 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front and rear chassis and suspension components very rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2020 89,622 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front and rear chassis and suspension components very rusty

Pass 23 May 2019 86,927 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s n/s front and rear corners and rear spring supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 81,113 miles

coil spring corroded both o/s n/s rears (2.4.C.1b)

surface rusting on both o/s n/s front floors

Pass 19 May 2017 77,701 miles

surface rusting to both front struts/spring cups & front lower subframe

Pass 19 May 2016 74,447 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 74,447 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 72,177 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,488 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,500 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 66,500 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 62,656 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 60,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 57,954 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 54,716 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,671 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2008 42,648 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 28,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,139 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 KEY is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P175 KEY, 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 KEY is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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