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A13 OBA

1995 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,477 mi
Last recorded118,477 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota RAV4106,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OBA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 118,477 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust heatsheilds slightly loose at downpipe an fuel tank

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also mounting bracket hitting towbar ns/r (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 113,655 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 113,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 113,569 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 113,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,170 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 108,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,628 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,501 miles

rear of exhaust supported by cable ties.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 106,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear of exhaust supported by cable ties.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,929 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 104,298 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 103,803 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,797 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 102,984 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 102,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf indicater lens cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2006 97,701 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 97,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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A13 OBA is a 1995 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 106,142 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 OBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 OBA is a 1995 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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