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J31 SFB

1995 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,360 mi
Last recorded181,360 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota RAV4106,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 SFB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 181,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 181,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 180,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 180,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 180,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 179,349 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 177,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 177,263 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 175,515 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 175,513 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 174,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 173,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 172,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 172,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 171,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 168,556 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/rear axle mounting bush broken

Fail 6 Mar 2014 168,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/rear axle mounting bush broken

Pass 19 Feb 2013 160,816 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 160,814 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 152,307 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 145,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 145,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 142,080 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 132,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 124,396 miles

rear diff mount broken

Pass 1 Mar 2007 116,311 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 116,311 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 108,626 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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J31 SFB is a 1995 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J31 SFB, 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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J31 SFB is a 1995 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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