1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · R148 EGX
1997 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 93,282 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R148 EGX Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 93,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R148 EGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Rav4 (R148 EGX) between April 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R148 EGX Mileage History
- 29/04/200532,880 mi
- 24/04/200638,351 mi+5,471 mi
- 20/04/200744,763 mi+6,412 mi
- 20/04/200744,763 mi
- 16/04/200849,607 mi+4,844 mi
- 14/04/200954,141 mi+4,534 mi
- 15/04/200954,173 mi+32 mi
- 22/04/201058,889 mi+4,716 mi
- 22/04/201058,889 mi
- 12/04/201163,107 mi+4,218 mi
- 17/04/201266,953 mi+3,846 mi
- 16/04/201368,619 mi+1,666 mi
- 16/04/201368,619 mi
- 08/04/201470,227 mi+1,608 mi
- 13/04/201572,836 mi+2,609 mi
- 13/04/201675,818 mi+2,982 mi
- 19/04/201778,273 mi+2,455 mi
- 11/04/201880,659 mi+2,386 mi
- 03/04/201983,026 mi+2,367 mi
- 09/04/201983,064 mi+38 mi
- 09/04/202085,394 mi+2,330 mi
- 13/04/202186,855 mi+1,461 mi
- 04/04/202289,163 mi+2,308 mi
- 14/04/202390,798 mi+1,635 mi
- 12/04/202491,727 mi+929 mi
- 11/04/202592,690 mi+963 mi
- 15/04/202592,703 mi+13 mi
- 31/03/202693,282 mi+579 mi
Average of roughly 2,887 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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