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GY51 SYV

2001 Toyota RAV4

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,217 mi
Last recorded92,217 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SYV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 92,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

multiple areas of corrosion ( front to rear )

Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,217 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

multiple areas of corrosion ( chassis and components )

Fail 7 Jan 2025 90,217 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

multiple areas of corrosion ( chassis and components )

Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,425 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 83,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,664 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,811 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,305 miles

all but drivers seats not fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 73,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light bulb hanging wirering (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all but drivers seats not fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,248 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,879 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jun 2014 51,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres in poor condition cracks

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,687 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2012 47,287 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 27 Jun 2012 47,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,998 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,682 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,117 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,583 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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GY51 SYV is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY51 SYV, 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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What year was GY51 SYV registered?

GY51 SYV is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is GY51 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 SYV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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