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LA02 APX

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,984 mi
Last recorded141,984 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 APX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 141,984 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 141,984 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 125,877 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 125,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front inner and outer gaiters split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 May 2017 114,745 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,725 miles

engine management light on dash

oil leak from rear gearbox seal

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,391 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,747 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 80,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,379 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,920 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,141 miles

Both nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,094 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,604 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 23,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,203 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 20,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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LA02 APX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LA02 APX, 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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LA02 APX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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