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M279 UTF

2000 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,031 mi
Last recorded235,031 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 UTF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 235,031 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 235,029 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)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 222,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 205,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 126,394 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2013 19,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 186,895 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

spare tyre below the legal limit

Fail 13 Apr 2012 186,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

spare tyre below the legal limit

Fail 6 Mar 2012 186,874 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished sidewalls

Pass 29 Dec 2009 173,392 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 158,003 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 157,971 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 143,759 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 143,759 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 133,149 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2005 123,360 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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M279 UTF is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,513 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 M279 UTF, 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 26 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M279 UTF is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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