1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · P41 PLO
1997 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05/03/1997. Recorded mileage 154,768 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,768 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
P41 PLO Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2023
- 154,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 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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P41 PLO Mileage History
- 17/07/200659,137 mi
- 02/08/200765,777 mi+6,640 mi
- 02/08/200765,777 mi
- 18/07/200868,682 mi+2,905 mi
- 28/07/200970,330 mi+1,648 mi
- 28/07/200970,330 mi
- 29/07/201071,392 mi+1,062 mi
- 29/07/201071,392 mi
- 13/07/201173,849 mi+2,457 mi
- 22/08/201277,391 mi+3,542 mi
- 13/08/201384,297 mi+6,906 mi
- 14/08/201492,728 mi+8,431 mi
- 09/07/201599,354 mi+6,626 mi
- 27/06/2016108,056 mi+8,702 mi
- 13/07/2017120,326 mi+12,270 mi
- 24/07/2017120,846 mi+520 mi
- 10/07/2018126,921 mi+6,075 mi
- 05/06/2019132,382 mi+5,461 mi
- 04/09/2019132,400 mi+18 mi
- 14/09/2019132,450 mi+50 mi
- 05/09/2020146,692 mi+14,242 mi
- 11/09/2020146,692 mi
- 09/10/2021150,737 mi+4,045 mi
- 09/10/2021150,737 mi
- 02/03/2023154,768 mi+4,031 mi
Average of roughly 5,753 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P41 PLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Rav4 (P41 PLO) between July 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Power steering component leaking On rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
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