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GF51 UYG

2001 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,944 mi
Last recorded172,944 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 UYG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 172,944 miles

Central Rear differential bush perished and worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect top suspension bump stop and cover perished/missing (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bumpstop and cover also missing/damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside and inner sills

general perishing to all suspension bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2022 172,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear differential bush perished and worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect top suspension bump stop and cover perished/missing (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bumpstop and cover also missing/damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside and inner sills

general perishing to all suspension bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2021 168,882 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Bump stop perished (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Bump stop perished (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 168,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Bump stop perished (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp hazy

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Bump stop perished (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 163,115 miles

General corrosion on complete underside, suspension components and subframes

Nearside Front Outer Track rod boot perished

Nearside Front Shock boot perished and stuck in bump stop/top mount

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Front transfer box/ diff rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 163,112 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Headlamps hazy but patterns ok

General corrosion on complete underside, suspension components and subframes

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod boot perished

Nearside Front Shock boot perished and stuck in bump stop/top mount

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from around rocker cover area covering all cam cover area and muti v belt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front transfer box/ diff rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 157,922 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint corroded also (6.1.2 (a))

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

front heat shield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2018 149,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 149,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,772 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses perishing (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,589 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 124,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on rear exhaust jiont to rear

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,420 miles

general corrosion on exhaust

slight perishing on rear wiper blade

Fail 7 Mar 2014 104,420 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

general corrosion on exhaust

slight perishing on rear wiper blade

Pass 2 May 2013 97,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,269 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,644 miles

slight radial cracking on nearside rear tyre

various chips in screen

various cuts in tyres not exceeding to cords

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 43,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,425 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 31,992 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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GF51 UYG is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF51 UYG, 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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GF51 UYG is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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