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FN51 DFE

2001 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,016 mi
Last recorded148,016 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 DFE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 148,016 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front bumper damaged

Oil leak

offside front corner damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2014 148,013 miles

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

EML On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front bumper damaged

Oil leak

offside front corner damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2013 138,051 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 123,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 123,558 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 116,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 115,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 106,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 96,164 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 88,205 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 40,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 83,346 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 83,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front 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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FN51 DFE is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN51 DFE, 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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FN51 DFE is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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