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R895 WPU

1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX96,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 WPU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2009 70,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 70,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,152 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 56,581 miles

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 56,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,891 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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R895 WPU is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R895 WPU, 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 R895 WPU registered?

R895 WPU is a 1997 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R895 WPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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