1997 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · P846 GAL
1997 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 161,306 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P846 GAL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/04/2024
- 161,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P846 GAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Rav-4 (P846 GAL) between April 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
P846 GAL Mileage History
- 06/04/200644,856 mi
- 03/04/200752,364 mi+7,508 mi
- 04/04/200860,601 mi+8,237 mi
- 08/04/200966,904 mi+6,303 mi
- 25/03/201074,275 mi+7,371 mi
- 07/04/201182,570 mi+8,295 mi
- 10/04/2012913,213 mi+830,643 mi
- 10/04/2012913,213 mi
- 10/04/201399,396 mi-813,817 mi
- 10/04/201399,400 mi+4 mi
- 24/03/2014106,572 mi+7,172 mi
- 24/03/2014106,572 mi
- 08/04/2015118,671 mi+12,099 mi
- 08/04/2015118,682 mi+11 mi
- 06/04/2016130,996 mi+12,314 mi
- 29/03/2017139,180 mi+8,184 mi
- 04/04/2018145,573 mi+6,393 mi
- 09/04/2018145,590 mi+17 mi
- 02/04/2019152,826 mi+7,236 mi
- 15/04/2019152,836 mi+10 mi
- 30/03/2020156,440 mi+3,604 mi
- 31/03/2020156,449 mi+9 mi
- 24/03/2021157,067 mi+618 mi
- 31/03/2022158,530 mi+1,463 mi
- 05/04/2023160,022 mi+1,492 mi
- 12/04/2024161,306 mi+1,284 mi
Average of roughly 6,463 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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