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LA02 YJB

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,497 mi
Last recorded128,497 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 YJB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 128,497 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 128,497 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,643 miles

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

carried out test in wet conditions

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Mar 2019 120,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

carried out test in wet conditions

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

ecu light on

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn substantially low on outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2018 110,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

ecu light on

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn substantially low on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,712 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust

ECU Light on

Horn sounds graty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in steering rack mountings

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 3 Mar 2017 100,712 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to rear exhaust

ECU Light on

Horn sounds graty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre worn substantially low on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in steering rack mountings

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,463 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

ecu light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight play in steering rack mountings

wear to offside front outer brake pad

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to rear exhaust

ecu light on

play in steering rack mountings

slight grating to horn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in steering rack mountings

rusting to fuel tank straps

Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,965 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake pads worn low

play in steering rack mountings

rusting to fuel tank straps

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls

slight play in steering rack mountings

Fail 13 Feb 2012 65,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,138 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 40,041 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,081 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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LA02 YJB is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJB, 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 LA02 YJB registered?

LA02 YJB is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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