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Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 1,488 real MOT tests across 914 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,488 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.0%
Typical Mileage
33,647mi
Annual Mileage
10,917mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto.

Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.8%
2023
93.1%
2022
91.2%
2021

Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,701 mi/yr
Typical
10,917 mi/yr
Average
14,684 mi/yr
Heavy usage
18,266 mi/yr

Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 110 91.8% 20,653 30,049 43,992
2022 1,092 93.1% 24,081 34,636 47,489
2021 170 91.2% 24,672 33,485 45,092

How Long Does a Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto Last?

Based on 914 Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.5 years
Median
3.0 years

Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
33,647 mi
75th Percentile
46,133 mi
95th Percentile
78,016 mi
Max Recorded
182,219 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

93.1% MOT pass rate from 1,092 tests

Year to avoid
2021

91.2% MOT pass rate from 170 tests

The best year to buy a used Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.1% across 1,092 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto THIS CAR 93.0% 1,488 33,647 mi — yrs
Toyota Yaris 77.7% 9,038,234 54,896 mi 27 yrs
Toyota Corolla 75.4% 4,239,724 75,409 mi 36 yrs
Toyota Avensis 75% 3,497,866 89,776 mi 28 yrs
Noble M400 84.1% 2,215 24,112 mi 25 yrs

Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto?

The Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.0% across 1,488 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto owner drives around 10,917 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 1,488 MOT tests, the Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto has a 93.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto do per year?
The typical Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto does around 10,917 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV Auto is 2022 with a 93.1% pass rate across 1,092 tests.