1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · P118 CWP
1997 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 28,001 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P118 CWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2026
- 28,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P118 CWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Rav4 (P118 CWP) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
P118 CWP Mileage History
- 24/04/202325,673 mi
- 24/04/202426,483 mi+810 mi
- 07/05/202426,483 mi
- 25/04/202527,325 mi+842 mi
- 23/04/202628,001 mi+676 mi
Average of roughly 776 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P118 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P118CWP.
KAWASAKI
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
YAMAHA
SEROW
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
TVR
CHIMAERA
VOLKSWAGEN
CARAVELLE
BMW
840
BMW
740
TOYOTA
RAV4
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.