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FA02 VTN

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,613 mi
Last recorded153,613 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VTN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 153,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 153,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 150,632 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 150,632 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 146,538 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 146,474 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 140,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 140,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 137,689 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 137,335 miles

towbar is corroded strongly recommend not using

Pass 18 Jul 2014 133,564 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 122,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,992 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 112,984 miles

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

engine management light on

slight det exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2011 108,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 102,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light on at time of mot

Fail 20 Jul 2010 102,676 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light on at time of mot

Pass 15 May 2009 90,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear outer cv boots have a very slight leak

both rear seats folded away.belts not tested

heat sheild corroded on exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,417 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 69,376 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,376 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,673 miles

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

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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FA02 VTN 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 63.6%.

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 FA02 VTN, 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 FA02 VTN registered?

FA02 VTN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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