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M117 ARE

1995 Toyota RAV4

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,074 mi
Last recorded94,074 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota RAV4106,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 ARE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,074 miles

oil leak ?

Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,200 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jun 2025 92,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2024 88,966 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 88,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,472 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 75,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer sidewall is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,796 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,400 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear inner front wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,457 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 69,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split at the end

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

Offside Rear Tyre has 2 nails in it

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split at the end

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

Offside Rear Tyre has 2 nails in it

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,611 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,168 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,212 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,581 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,627 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,185 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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M117 ARE is a 1995 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1995 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 106,142 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 M117 ARE, 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 31 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M117 ARE registered?

M117 ARE is a 1995 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M117 ARE safe to buy?

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