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Outstanding Recall

1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · R825 CAC

R825 CAC

1997 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 95,039 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
TOYOTA RAV4
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 30/10/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (14/06/2013)
Recorded Mileage
95,039 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/10/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 14/06/2013
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1998cc

R825 CAC Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2012
  • 95,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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R825 CAC Mileage History

  1. 08/01/200768,819 mi
  2. 31/10/200770,261 mi+1,442 mi
  3. 30/10/200880,923 mi+10,662 mi
  4. 26/10/200987,285 mi+6,362 mi
  5. 25/10/201092,528 mi+5,243 mi
  6. 26/10/201092,531 mi+3 mi
  7. 06/10/201193,964 mi+1,433 mi
  8. 22/10/201295,039 mi+1,075 mi

Average of roughly 4,530 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R825 CAC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 15:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Rav4 (R825 CAC) between January 2007 and October 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 October 2012 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.

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