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L40 SJN

2000 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,881 mi
Last recorded160,881 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 SJN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 160,881 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged exposing reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyre treads splitting

many under body panels and components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 156,838 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 156,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 153,223 miles

Nearside Front small cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 146,872 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 146,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 139,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 132,767 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 124,428 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 124,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 May 2011 115,746 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,469 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 106,469 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 102,055 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 102,055 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres have small cracks in outer tyre wall

has the timing belt been replaced we advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 25,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres have small cracks in outer tyre wall

has the timing belt been replaced we advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 93,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 86,674 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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L40 SJN is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,513 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 L40 SJN, 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 26 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L40 SJN is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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