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R642 OBF

1997 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,380 mi
Last recorded123,380 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV499,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 OBF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 123,380 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 123,362 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 113,891 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 97,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 83,417 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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R642 OBF is a 1997 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 99,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R642 OBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R642 OBF registered?

R642 OBF is a 1997 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R642 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 OBF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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