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V397 FSM

2000 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 FSM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 112,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,081 miles

rear bump stops adrift

Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,943 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/r and o/r (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 94,917 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/r and o/r (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,378 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate becoming discoloured

Fail 2 Nov 2020 66,374 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate becoming discoloured

Fail 12 Oct 2020 65,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,922 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,727 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,656 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,529 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,237 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 21,167 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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V397 FSM is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,513 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 V397 FSM, 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 26 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V397 FSM is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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