1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · R365 FKN
1997 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/11/1997. Recorded mileage 68,419 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,419 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
R365 FKN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 68,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R365 FKN Mileage History
- 26/10/200638,303 mi
- 12/10/200738,972 mi+669 mi
- 24/10/200839,303 mi+331 mi
- 26/10/200939,923 mi+620 mi
- 19/10/201040,990 mi+1,067 mi
- 26/10/201142,605 mi+1,615 mi
- 19/10/201244,687 mi+2,082 mi
- 25/10/201348,025 mi+3,338 mi
- 27/10/201450,403 mi+2,378 mi
- 20/10/201552,510 mi+2,107 mi
- 24/10/201552,548 mi+38 mi
- 18/10/201653,974 mi+1,426 mi
- 24/10/201755,231 mi+1,257 mi
- 24/10/201755,231 mi
- 23/10/201856,981 mi+1,750 mi
- 23/10/201959,650 mi+2,669 mi
- 30/10/201959,657 mi+7 mi
- 20/10/202061,664 mi+2,007 mi
- 15/10/202162,968 mi+1,304 mi
- 04/11/202264,220 mi+1,252 mi
- 02/11/202365,690 mi+1,470 mi
- 11/10/202466,989 mi+1,299 mi
- 11/10/202466,989 mi
- 28/10/202568,419 mi+1,430 mi
Average of roughly 1,585 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R365 FKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Rav4 (R365 FKN) between October 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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