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PL52 UWY

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,938 mi
Last recorded136,938 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 UWY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 126,874 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 126,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 112,228 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 112,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,822 miles

slight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2017 101,822 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,460 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 98,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,565 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,867 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 78,004 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 78,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,687 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,218 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 52,122 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,349 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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PL52 UWY is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL52 UWY, 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 PL52 UWY registered?

PL52 UWY is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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