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M179 GDG

1995 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,517 mi
Last recorded134,517 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Toyota RAV4106,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 GDG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 134,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 129,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 116,785 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 111,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 104,776 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 104,776 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,184 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 91,180 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,963 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,073 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,165 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 79,779 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,414 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2008 77,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,468 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 73,690 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 73,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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M179 GDG is a 1995 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M179 GDG, 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 M179 GDG registered?

M179 GDG is a 1995 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M179 GDG safe to buy?

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