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DA52 GVU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,249 mi
Last recorded126,249 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 126,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,864 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2020 118,864 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2019 106,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 106,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,129 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 96,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,606 miles

All tyres badly perished

Auxiliary drive belt cracking

Engine malfunction lamp on

Front brake discs pitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,864 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 45,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,672 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 34,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,813 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,703 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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DA52 GVU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA52 GVU, 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.

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What year was DA52 GVU registered?

DA52 GVU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is DA52 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 GVU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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