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M398 SWJ

1994 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,722 mi
Last recorded87,722 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 SWJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,722 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 87,718 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 86,009 miles

both front brake disc worn

both front lower arms corroded

both front shocks corroded

both rear flexi brake ends slightly corroded

fuel tank and fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

underside corroded in various places

Fail 19 May 2011 86,009 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

both front brake disc worn

both front lower arms corroded

both front shocks corroded

both rear flexi brake ends slightly corroded

fuel tank and fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

underside corroded in various places

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,427 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2010 82,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,944 miles

both front lower ball joints nuts corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 19 Jun 2009 78,944 miles

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

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

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower ball joints nuts corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,652 miles

both front brake backing plates corroded

both front brake hoses perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,944 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

marks in windscreen

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2006 53,425 miles

edges on front tyres wearing.

front brake pads low.

fuel pipe to tank rusty.

rear tyres in poor condition.

rust on rear of front to rear metal brake pipe.

surface rust on front suspension.

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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M398 SWJ is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 108,298 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 M398 SWJ, 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 32 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M398 SWJ is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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