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L16 PSC

2012 Toyota RAV4

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,795 mi
Last recorded105,795 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 PSC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,795 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2023 77,168 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 77,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,841 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,387 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 35,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,982 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,323 miles

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

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

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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L16 PSC is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 60,938 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 L16 PSC, 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 14 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L16 PSC registered?

L16 PSC is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is L16 PSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 PSC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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