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L71 WGN

1994 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,276 mi
Last recorded202,276 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 WGN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 202,276 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 202,276 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,384 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 19,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,234 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

centre brake light not working

offside front indicator damaged

rear shocker covers corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 18,234 miles

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

both front outer cv boots perished

centre brake light not working

offside front indicator damaged

rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 163,010 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 163,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake pads appear low

o/s headlamp beam pattern deteriating

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 145,272 miles

bad oil leak

slight blow rear exhaust

slight play n/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Dec 2007 133,298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 133,294 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 125,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust has slight rattle

Fail 28 Nov 2005 113,361 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

sealable type temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2005 113,361 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

sealable type temp fuel cap fitted

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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L71 WGN is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L71 WGN, 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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L71 WGN is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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