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P175 RYM

1997 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 RYM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 90,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,680 miles

both front inner and outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,429 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside of vehicle dirty close to an untestable condition

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,870 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,350 miles

Advise alignment

All tyres perishing and split

Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,993 miles

Advise tracking

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,993 miles

Advise tracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,489 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,489 miles

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,376 miles

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer edge

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,073 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 57,401 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 RYM is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RYM, 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 RYM is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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