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AO61 ELW

2011 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,528 mi
Last recorded158,528 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota RAV462,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ELW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 158,528 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 158,528 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 147,626 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 147,462 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill marked in white (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 126,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 117,808 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 113,873 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,174 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,057 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,185 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,476 miles

Removed items from drivers veiw

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AO61 ELW is a 2011 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 62,946 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 AO61 ELW, 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 15 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO61 ELW registered?

AO61 ELW is a 2011 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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