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M497 MYW

1994 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,703 mi
Last recorded95,703 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 MYW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,229 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,381 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 79,381 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,213 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 74,454 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,185 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,020 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 69,984 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,641 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,501 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,111 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 61,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 58,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,121 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 38,444 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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M497 MYW is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M497 MYW, 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 M497 MYW registered?

M497 MYW is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 November 1994.

Is M497 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M497 MYW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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