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P687 JVN

1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,081 mi
Last recorded184,081 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX96,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 JVN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 184,081 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear crossmember corrored

Under floor corrorsion to chassis areas

Fail 18 Dec 2008 184,080 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear crossmember corrored

Under floor corrorsion to chassis areas

Pass 14 Dec 2007 162,471 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 162,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 123,322 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 123,319 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 110,092 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV-4 GX?

Based on 903 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 33
position lamp(s) not working 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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P687 JVN is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 96,664 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 RAV-4 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P687 JVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV-4 GX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota RAV-4 GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P687 JVN registered?

P687 JVN is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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