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J9 GRL

2002 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

171,736 mi
Last recorded171,736 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 GRL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 171,736 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 167,593 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked on treads 235 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine MIL light on

Pass 4 Sep 2023 164,993 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 161,007 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 159,129 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 159,129 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 158,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advise rear silencer joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 156,922 miles

Rear diff mount worn

Rear exhaust join corroded

Slight front imbalance

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 156,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear diff mount worn

Rear exhaust join corroded

Slight front imbalance

Pass 24 Aug 2018 149,525 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 138,663 miles

EML on

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,021 miles

EML on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,118 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,529 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,151 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,373 miles

headlamp light deflectors fitted

rear fog lamp was advesly affected by the knocking of the towing socket

sat nav was fitted prior to test

slight play in steering rack support bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,611 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,280 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,173 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,814 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,895 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,659 miles

n/s/r centre cap missing

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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J9 GRL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 J9 GRL, 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 J9 GRL registered?

J9 GRL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is J9 GRL safe to buy?

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