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NL02 VCN

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,176 mi
Last recorded111,176 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 VCN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,176 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,545 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 110,541 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,286 miles

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure/ underside components

Underside coated in waxoyl

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,827 miles

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

Surface corrision to under front subframe chassis and rear chassis

Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,276 miles

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

corrosion to floors,sills,chassis,suspension and steering items

Fail 21 Sep 2017 106,268 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to floors,sills,chassis,suspension and steering items

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,472 miles

Nearside rear antiroll bar link gaiter slightly deteriorated but not resulting in ingress of dirt

Rear suspension rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Underside coated in waxoil/Shultz

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,724 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 101,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded to rack (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to fuel tank and suspension components

corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion to underbody

Pass 22 Dec 2014 98,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 94,775 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 90,284 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 90,284 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,426 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 86,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,971 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,458 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,656 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,447 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,704 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 31,404 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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NL02 VCN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NL02 VCN, 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 NL02 VCN registered?

NL02 VCN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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