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M482 BUF

1994 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,619 mi
Last recorded147,619 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM482 BUF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 147,619 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 147,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 140,853 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 140,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 133,624 miles

n/s/r floor and o/s/r floor slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 133,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r floor and o/s/r floor slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 126,911 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 126,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 121,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 110,482 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 105,395 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 105,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 99,670 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 92,755 miles

Corrosion to both front lower suspension arms.

Corrosion to offside rear lower suspension rod.

Corrosion to road wheels.

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 85,559 miles

Corrosion to Offside rear lower suspension rod.

Corrosion to both front lower wishbone arms.

Road wheels are corroded.

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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M482 BUF is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 M482 BUF, 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 M482 BUF registered?

M482 BUF is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M482 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M482 BUF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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