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PL02 LXW

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,144 mi
Last recorded151,144 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 LXW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 151,144 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s & N/s (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 151,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s & N/s (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 135,028 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s & N/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s &N/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 122,630 miles

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

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

Slight Oil Leak Engine

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,713 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 96,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,360 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,717 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 57,717 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,352 miles

offside rear tyre low

Fail 21 Jul 2008 43,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre low

Pass 4 May 2007 28,046 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,049 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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PL02 LXW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PL02 LXW, 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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PL02 LXW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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