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P499 RBK

1997 Toyota MPV

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,359 mi
Last recorded194,359 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota MPV148,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 RBK
MakeToyota
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 194,359 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

rear seatbelts not inspected childseats fitted x4

Fail 25 Jul 2014 194,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

rear seatbelts not inspected childseats fitted x4

Pass 5 Aug 2013 180,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2013 180,696 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 170,492 miles

exhaust rear section corroded & leaking

offside rear secondary lamp damaged [emitting white light to rear]

Fail 27 Jul 2012 170,476 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear section corroded & leaking

offside rear secondary lamp damaged [emitting white light to rear]

Pass 3 Aug 2011 159,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

play in front antiroll bar

Pass 10 Aug 2010 149,078 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 137,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 137,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 128,298 miles

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

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

rear suspension bushes perished

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2008 128,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

rear suspension bushes perished

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2007 120,945 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 107,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

How Reliable is the Toyota MPV?

Based on 3,328 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
7,380
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 162
fog lamp not working 135
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 105
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P499 RBK is a 1997 Toyota MPV in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 148,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P499 RBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P499 RBK is a 1997 Toyota MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P499 RBK safe to buy?

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