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M87 SGW

1999 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,021 mi
Last recorded187,021 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Toyota RAV490,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM87 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 187,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 187,019 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 187,015 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 187,013 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected insecure and pointing to the floor (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 182,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 176,006 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 2 Aug 2017 175,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 5 Aug 2016 170,243 miles

o/s/r suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 164,271 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 164,565 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 159,420 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 153,167 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 153,167 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 147,329 miles

unable to fully check rear seat belts [dog cage fitted]

Pass 20 Jul 2011 141,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 137,645 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 134,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 131,117 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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M87 SGW is a 1999 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 90,221 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M87 SGW, 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 27 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M87 SGW registered?

M87 SGW is a 1999 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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