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FJ51 XEV

2001 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,210 mi
Last recorded156,210 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XEV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2020 156,210 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 150,395 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 150,395 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))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 147,658 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 144,104 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 144,104 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 137,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2015 134,826 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 108,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn and tyre soon be on limit

Pass 26 Nov 2011 96,004 miles

Engine mangment light stay on

High beam tell tell light not working sometime

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2011 96,004 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine mangment light stay on

High beam tell tell light not working sometime

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2010 82,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,487 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 72,487 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,667 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 64,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 48,145 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,975 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 40,975 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FJ51 XEV is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 FJ51 XEV, 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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FJ51 XEV is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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