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L555 APJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,684 mi
Last recorded143,684 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 APJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 143,684 miles

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2022 142,260 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 140,226 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 140,221 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,551 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 134,842 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,669 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 125,192 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 123,033 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 120,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brakes tested by taply metre due to being 4x4

Pass 19 Sep 2012 113,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 107,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,664 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle was presented with no rear seats fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 79,937 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 71,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 71,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 64,670 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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L555 APJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L555 APJ, 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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L555 APJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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