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D490 PAM

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD490 PAM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,020 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,647 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,159 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,364 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 57,364 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 54,728 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,390 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 52,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,334 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,736 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 39,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,073 miles

off side front gator needs securing

Fail 1 Oct 2010 32,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

off side front gator needs securing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,090 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,404 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,341 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,378 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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D490 PAM is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2002 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,819 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 D490 PAM, 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 24 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D490 PAM?

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What year was D490 PAM registered?

D490 PAM is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is D490 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D490 PAM shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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