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M490 SRO

1994 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 SRO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 95,459 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 95,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 88,516 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 88,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,281 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,670 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

heatshield securing strap broken on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 13 Jul 2009 78,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

heatshield securing strap broken on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,215 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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M490 SRO is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M490 SRO, 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 M490 SRO registered?

M490 SRO is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M490 SRO safe to buy?

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