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BJ51 BYA

2001 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,099 mi
Last recorded166,099 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BYA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 166,099 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 166,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 153,967 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 153,967 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 135,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2017 114,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,551 miles

Front discs worn corroded on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs slightly pitted

both headlight lenses have started to go cloudy

exhaust heavily corroded at joining flanges

surface corrosion to underside of car

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 96,677 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 96,677 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,756 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 65,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,430 miles

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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BJ51 BYA is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ51 BYA, 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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BJ51 BYA is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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