1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · R357 VRH
1997 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 176,086 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,086 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
R357 VRH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 176,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R357 VRH Mileage History
- 26/05/2022142,404 mi
- 17/05/2023144,881 mi+2,477 mi
- 15/05/2024148,048 mi+3,167 mi
- 05/06/2025165,036 mi+16,988 mi
- 22/05/2026176,086 mi+11,050 mi
Average of roughly 8,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R357 VRH 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 (R357 VRH) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). 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.
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