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L138 XHY

1994 Toyota Rav 4

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

240,433 mi
Last recorded240,433 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Rav 4135,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 XHY
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 240,433 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2018 240,433 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 235,588 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 235,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 231,613 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 231,612 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 226,360 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 226,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 221,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2013 217,595 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheelarch slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 217,595 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 213,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheelarch slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 14 May 2012 213,487 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheelarch slightly corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2011 209,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2011 209,875 miles

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2010 201,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 192,713 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 192,339 miles

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)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 186,256 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 171,690 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 171,690 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 157,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 144,098 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 144,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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L138 XHY is a 1994 Toyota Rav 4 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 135,929 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 Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L138 XHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L138 XHY is a 1994 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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