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R58 JMV

1997 Toyota Rav 4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,610 mi
Last recorded134,610 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Rav 4126,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 JMV
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 134,610 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 132,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel has slight damage on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2018 129,869 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 127,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 126,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 121,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 117,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 109,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 104,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,033 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,120 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 672,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,705 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 62,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 57,349 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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R58 JMV is a 1997 Toyota Rav 4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 126,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R58 JMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R58 JMV registered?

R58 JMV is a 1997 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R58 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 JMV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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