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P919 VWW

1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,066 mi
Last recorded85,066 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX96,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 VWW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,066 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 85,066 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,988 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 82,988 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 80,779 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 80,779 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 80,773 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fuel tank breater hose excessively corroded

Ignition switch removed from steering lock assembly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

battery insecure

Pass 3 May 2011 77,694 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 73,874 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 69,765 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 60,409 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 60,409 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 54,989 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 54,989 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P919 VWW is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P919 VWW, 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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P919 VWW is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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