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GV11 BYF

2011 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,845 mi
Last recorded96,845 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota RAV462,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 BYF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 96,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside side step insecure (cable tied)

Fail 28 Jul 2026 96,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside side step insecure (cable tied)

Pass 21 Jul 2025 94,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear fixing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear fixing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 89,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear fixing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear fixing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,909 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,588 miles

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

Rear suspension component corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2022 84,553 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,035 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 81,035 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,953 miles

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2020 78,953 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk under seat (7.1.2 (a))

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,339 miles

centre rear seat belt not found

n/s rear and n/s front outer tyre walls scuffed

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,793 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GV11 BYF is a 2011 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 62,946 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 GV11 BYF, 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 15 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GV11 BYF registered?

GV11 BYF is a 2011 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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