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LO51 BTU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,940 mi
Last recorded90,940 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 BTU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,940 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 90,930 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 7 Mar 2019 81,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,340 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 78,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,280 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,571 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,484 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,130 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 35,566 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,840 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 32,830 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,068 miles

advise hand brake be adjusted

Pass 10 Feb 2007 27,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,753 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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LO51 BTU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO51 BTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LO51 BTU?

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What year was LO51 BTU registered?

LO51 BTU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is LO51 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 BTU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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