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L566 FFJ

1994 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,202 mi
Last recorded119,202 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 FFJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 119,202 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 117,438 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 117,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 116,186 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2020 116,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2019 115,064 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle around rear suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion around rear suspension

Fail 15 Jan 2018 114,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 30 Jan 2017 112,888 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis box sections (2.4.A.3)

Rear both sides brake backplates heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 112,881 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear hose end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis box sections (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both sides brake backplates heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 111,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 109,613 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,495 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 105,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 102,935 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion affecting most aspects of vehicle underside.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 96,312 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 96,300 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 92,473 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,218 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,915 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 81,836 miles

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

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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L566 FFJ is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L566 FFJ, 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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L566 FFJ is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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