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W493 MAH

2000 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,775 mi
Last recorded167,775 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 MAH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 167,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Apr 2018 167,773 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension arm condition (3.7.A.1)

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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 163,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 163,026 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 157,854 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 157,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 152,927 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 152,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 147,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 142,247 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 142,247 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 136,909 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 131,153 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 131,153 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 124,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 114,725 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 114,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 97,984 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 97,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 89,811 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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W493 MAH is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,513 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 W493 MAH, 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 26 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W493 MAH is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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