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R24 MSA

1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,653 mi
Last recorded178,653 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX96,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 MSA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2013 178,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 167,532 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 167,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

towbar light plug loose

Pass 12 Feb 2011 153,522 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 153,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 142,949 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 142,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 131,630 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 131,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 113,546 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 113,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 92,024 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 72,012 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 72,012 miles

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

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

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

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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R24 MSA is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R24 MSA, 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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R24 MSA is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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