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L947 XHW

1999 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,713 mi
Last recorded115,713 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Toyota RAV490,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 XHW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 115,713 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 115,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 113,571 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated pipes to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 113,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated pipes to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 112,483 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,079 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 106,952 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine and possible the gear box ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,895 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 93,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,995 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,695 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,054 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,054 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 76,101 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 76,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,530 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 151,971 miles

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,749 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 71,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,138 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 66,391 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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L947 XHW is a 1999 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1999 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 90,221 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 L947 XHW, 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 27 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L947 XHW is a 1999 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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