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M454 ALD

1994 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,155 mi
Last recorded207,155 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 ALD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 207,155 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

O/S front tyre cut in side wall

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 207,154 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded

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

O/S front tyre cut in side wall

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 207,073 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 187,259 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 187,114 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 169,393 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 149,190 miles

Rear Differential mounting Defective

Pass 31 Aug 2010 126,958 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 126,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 105,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 94,334 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 44,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 84,692 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2006 74,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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M454 ALD is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M454 ALD, 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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What year was M454 ALD registered?

M454 ALD is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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