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PS 3040

2012 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,646 mi
Last recorded73,646 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS 3040
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 73,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,792 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,389 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 46,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F & O/S/F (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,820 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,958 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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PS 3040 is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 60,938 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 PS 3040, 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 14 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PS 3040 registered?

PS 3040 is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is PS 3040 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS 3040 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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