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GY51 WSL

2001 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

233,925 mi
Last recorded233,925 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WSL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 233,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes undersealed in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to floor and chassis rails in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 233,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, front face at bottom (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch, front face at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes undersealed in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to floor and chassis rails in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 225,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 222,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 217,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 209,305 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 205,510 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 200,215 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 194,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 190,279 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

osr tyre cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2014 183,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 175,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 163,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 153,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 143,530 miles

engine light on .

under covers fitted .

Pass 1 Oct 2009 128,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 113,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 97,557 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,259 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 67,292 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 WSL is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

GY51 WSL is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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