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M525 HRU

1994 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,222 mi
Last recorded147,222 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 HRU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 147,222 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure arch plastic insecure. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where connects to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn where connects to hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed badly. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where connects to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed badly. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn where connects to hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe by wishbone mount holed. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

both front shock absorber bodys have corrosion

front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn.

n/s outer door handle slightly loose but working as should.

Pass 1 May 2019 141,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 137,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 131,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,961 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 124,961 miles

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

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

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

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 27 Mar 2015 120,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 120,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 107,974 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Mar 2013 107,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear diff mounting rubber brakeing up

Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,642 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded.

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre worn down to 1.6mm, tread cracking.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 96,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs heavily corroded.

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre worn down to 1.6mm, tread cracking.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 91,120 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

baffles in exhaust backbox breaking up.

exhaust bracket on front pipe corroded and braking away from pipe.

exhaust downpipe outer shell braking away from inner pipe.

n/s/f tyre tread beginning to crack.

n/s/r suspension strut top bush beginning to perish.

o/s/f tyre tread beginning to crack.

o/s/f wiper blade split and wipers judder across screen, still clear effectivley.

o/s/r suspension strut top bush beginning to perish.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,979 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,777 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 81,027 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 77,797 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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M525 HRU 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 73.7%.

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 M525 HRU, 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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M525 HRU is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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