1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · P259 NAK
1997 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 161,081 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
P259 NAK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2014
- 161,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P259 NAK Mileage History
- 07/09/200586,987 mi
- 02/10/200698,272 mi+11,285 mi
- 14/11/2007105,631 mi+7,359 mi
- 28/10/2008117,447 mi+11,816 mi
- 28/10/2008117,447 mi
- 15/10/2009127,188 mi+9,741 mi
- 16/10/2009127,188 mi
- 08/11/2010131,033 mi+3,845 mi
- 10/11/2010131,033 mi
- 16/11/2011141,695 mi+10,662 mi
- 16/11/2012151,116 mi+9,421 mi
- 19/11/2012151,125 mi+9 mi
- 18/11/2013156,558 mi+5,433 mi
- 07/05/2014161,046 mi+4,488 mi
- 09/05/2014161,081 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 8,548 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P259 NAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Rav4 (P259 NAK) between September 2005 and May 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.