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Hi all,
I have put a deposit down on a 2.0 RAV4 XT-R VVT-i A 4WD 5dr. It's got 67,000 miles on the clock. Reg: CA58 HHY (says registered Jan 2009 but its a 58 plate). The purchase has been done online/telephone. They will deliver it on Thursday 13th March 2025. Price: £6250.
When checking the MOT history, the latest one in January 2025 shows the following advisories:
Dealer says due to it's age, these are surface level corrosions but nothing is major. He says the mot tester must be really strict with his checks to put all these things on the mot check. The dealer is very friendly and seems trustworthy but I'm not sure if I've made the right choice in selecting this car. The car will be driven by my mum aged 55. She will do about 10 miles a day, to and from work. We're hoping to keep this vehicle for at least 5 years.
Do you guys think this purchase is okay or does it seem like I am making a mistake? - any other advice/opinions/suggestion?
I have put a deposit down on a 2.0 RAV4 XT-R VVT-i A 4WD 5dr. It's got 67,000 miles on the clock. Reg: CA58 HHY (says registered Jan 2009 but its a 58 plate). The purchase has been done online/telephone. They will deliver it on Thursday 13th March 2025. Price: £6250.
When checking the MOT history, the latest one in January 2025 shows the following advisories:
- -Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
-Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
-Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
-Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
-Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
-Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
-Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
-Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
-Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
-various items corroded under vehicle
Dealer says due to it's age, these are surface level corrosions but nothing is major. He says the mot tester must be really strict with his checks to put all these things on the mot check. The dealer is very friendly and seems trustworthy but I'm not sure if I've made the right choice in selecting this car. The car will be driven by my mum aged 55. She will do about 10 miles a day, to and from work. We're hoping to keep this vehicle for at least 5 years.
Do you guys think this purchase is okay or does it seem like I am making a mistake? - any other advice/opinions/suggestion?
:'(
