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1997 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · P293 PKL

P293 PKL

1997 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 125,530 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA RAV-4
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/10/2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/12/2018)
Recorded Mileage
125,530 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/10/2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/12/2018
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1975cc

P293 PKL Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2017
  • 125,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P293 PKL Mileage History

  1. 04/05/200670,684 mi
  2. 29/05/200776,297 mi+5,613 mi
  3. 29/05/200776,297 mi
  4. 09/06/200881,249 mi+4,952 mi
  5. 09/06/200881,249 mi
  6. 07/07/200985,726 mi+4,477 mi
  7. 29/06/201092,683 mi+6,957 mi
  8. 05/07/201195,069 mi+2,386 mi
  9. 27/06/201298,700 mi+3,631 mi
  10. 26/06/2013101,990 mi+3,290 mi
  11. 26/06/2013101,990 mi
  12. 05/07/2014104,917 mi+2,927 mi
  13. 08/07/2015112,229 mi+7,312 mi
  14. 08/07/2015112,229 mi
  15. 12/07/2016121,626 mi+9,397 mi
  16. 19/07/2016121,724 mi+98 mi
  17. 13/10/2017125,530 mi+3,806 mi

Average of roughly 4,793 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

P293 PKL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 20:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Rav-4 (P293 PKL) between May 2006 and October 2017.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 13 October 2017 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 (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.

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