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P982 RBK

1997 Toyota MPV

Silver Petrol 2430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

243,330 mi
Last recorded243,330 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MPV148,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 RBK
MakeToyota
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2025 243,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 233,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 233,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 230,694 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2023 230,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 228,373 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 228,373 miles

Central Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine falling onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 217,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 209,473 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 209,430 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 206,801 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 196,919 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 196,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 189,466 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 170,625 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 170,625 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 150,830 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 129,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 129,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 113,548 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 94,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,874 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake pads not visible

Pass 15 Jun 2006 76,989 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 76,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P982 RBK is a 1997 Toyota MPV in Silver with a 2,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P982 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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P982 RBK is a 1997 Toyota MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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