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L457 WAH

1994 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,424 mi
Last recorded178,424 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 WAH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 178,424 miles

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

oil leak at engine

Fail 25 Sep 2024 178,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle wrong rotation (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 28 Sep 2023 160,772 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 160,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 152,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 152,801 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 152,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 152,420 miles

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

Rear diff mount bush perished

Pass 17 Sep 2019 151,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 150,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 147,718 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 144,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 142,298 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 138,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 136,342 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 136,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 132,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 132,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 125,507 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 122,015 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 118,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 118,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 111,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,781 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 100,714 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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L457 WAH is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1994 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 108,298 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 L457 WAH, 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 32 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L457 WAH is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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