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GU02 RVT

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,305 mi
Last recorded146,305 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 RVT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 146,305 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 146,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 146,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 145,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 143,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,220 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 140,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 138,770 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 136,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 133,701 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 133,701 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,954 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,350 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 121,111 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 117,483 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012
Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 106,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,395 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 87,391 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 87,391 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 66,975 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 66,935 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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GU02 RVT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GU02 RVT, 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 GU02 RVT registered?

GU02 RVT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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