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M429 EWX

1994 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,366 mi
Last recorded97,366 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 EWX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 97,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame mounting point (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2016 95,029 miles

advise brake pipes greased

Fail 20 May 2016 95,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise brake pipes greased

Pass 29 May 2015 93,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,366 miles

brake pipes greased at rear

Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,366 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

brake pipes greased at rear

Fail 15 Jul 2013 91,167 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,167 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,087 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 14 Jul 2010 83,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 3 Aug 2009 80,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,785 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2007

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 69,537 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 69,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M429 EWX is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M429 EWX, 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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M429 EWX is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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