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PL02 RKY

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,522 mi
Last recorded145,522 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 RKY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 145,522 miles

NSF brake dampness no weeps or leak apparent when brake pedal depressed,

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 145,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

NSF brake dampness no weeps or leak apparent when brake pedal depressed,

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 141,705 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 137,306 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 137,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 133,152 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 127,760 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 127,760 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 124,395 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 108,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch fluid low

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,381 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 97,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2009 85,885 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 85,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 70,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,172 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 40,172 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RKY is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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