1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · P540 AEC
1997 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 99,300 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P540 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 99,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P540 AEC 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 (P540 AEC) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30 cm ”.
P540 AEC Mileage History
- 15/11/202296,895 mi
- 28/11/202397,990 mi+1,095 mi
- 26/11/202498,782 mi+792 mi
- 19/12/202498,793 mi+11 mi
- 02/12/202599,300 mi+507 mi
Average of roughly 789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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