1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · P654 CDF
1997 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 108,934 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P654 CDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 108,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P654 CDF 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 (P654 CDF) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
P654 CDF Mileage History
- 17/11/2022102,983 mi
- 17/11/2022102,983 mi
- 29/11/2023103,720 mi+737 mi
- 29/01/2025104,133 mi+413 mi
- 27/01/2026108,934 mi+4,801 mi
Average of roughly 1,862 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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