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M198 VCH

1995 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,828 mi
Last recorded126,828 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota RAV4106,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 VCH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 126,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 123,952 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 123,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 118,381 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 118,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 106,645 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 98,997 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 94,414 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 90,981 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 90,965 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 86,484 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 86,484 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 80,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 73,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 70,441 miles

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

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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M198 VCH is a 1995 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M198 VCH, 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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M198 VCH is a 1995 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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