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P821 OLK

1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,858 mi
Last recorded97,858 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX96,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 OLK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,858 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 97,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 97,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2006 94,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 94,932 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 83,290 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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P821 OLK is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Green 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 P821 OLK, 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 P821 OLK registered?

P821 OLK is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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