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AU55 XLB

2005 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,537 mi
Last recorded97,537 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XLB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 97,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake backplates badly corroded and bits missing

Fail 28 Aug 2019 97,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake backplates badly corroded and bits missing

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,050 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,819 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,468 miles

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT IN VERY POOR CONDITION BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,164 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,070 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,870 miles

Both front brake discs have a lip of corrosion on the inner face

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,644 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,649 miles

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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AU55 XLB is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 73,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU55 XLB, 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 21 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU55 XLB registered?

AU55 XLB is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AU55 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 XLB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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