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2001 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,292 mi
Last recorded142,292 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 Y
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 142,292 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 142,292 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 131,890 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 131,889 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 122,746 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 112,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,203 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 108,201 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,904 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By The BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,181 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,868 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,331 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 66,331 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,530 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,206 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 56,206 miles

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

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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26 Y is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 84,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 26 Y, 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 25 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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26 Y is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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