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L516 BPV

1994 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,559 mi
Last recorded165,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 BPV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 165,559 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe covered

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2016 165,559 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe covered

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 157,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 157,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 148,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 148,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 142,452 miles

exhaust corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2011 137,506 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 137,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 131,510 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 131,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 124,892 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 124,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 108,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 97,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 88,608 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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L516 BPV is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L516 BPV, 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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What year was L516 BPV registered?

L516 BPV is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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