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L729 VFG

1994 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,659 mi
Last recorded184,659 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 184,659 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 181,887 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 181,887 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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 177,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rattle

front c v boots slightly perishing

offside rear coil spring mount corroded

rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Oct 2012 177,727 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rattle

front c v boots slightly perishing

offside rear coil spring mount corroded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 168,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 159,461 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 159,461 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 153,230 miles

Unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Fail 26 Oct 2009 153,220 miles

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

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

Unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 15 Oct 2008 140,657 miles

n/s front top suspension cup in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2007 131,579 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 115,286 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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L729 VFG is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L729 VFG, 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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L729 VFG is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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