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W397 OGK

2000 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,574 mi
Last recorded83,574 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 OGK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,565 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut outer sidewall & perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread & sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 76,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut outer sidewall & perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread & sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,396 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 72,396 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 72,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,294 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,767 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 69,760 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,432 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,148 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,824 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,727 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,467 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,249 miles

crack in front number plate †nearside wiper blade split

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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W397 OGK is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Red 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 W397 OGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W397 OGK registered?

W397 OGK is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W397 OGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 OGK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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