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M840 TAR

1994 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,409 mi
Last recorded129,409 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota RAV4108,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 TAR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 129,409 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 123,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 115,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns headlamp slight condensated

os headlamp slightly condensated

Fail 6 Dec 2014 115,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns headlamp slight condensated

os headlamp slightly condensated

Pass 23 Nov 2013 114,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 112,332 miles

osr coil spring suspension bump stop insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2012 112,332 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

osr coil spring suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2011 108,866 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 103,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2010 103,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 90,152 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,181 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 74,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2007 67,223 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 60,362 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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M840 TAR is a 1994 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M840 TAR, 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 M840 TAR registered?

M840 TAR is a 1994 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 August 1994.

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