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R4 VTC

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,350 mi
Last recorded149,350 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 VTC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 149,350 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under body surface corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2025 149,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2024 145,769 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Oct 2023 141,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,613 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 134,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 132,968 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 130,223 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 127,717 miles

EML Illuminated

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 126,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 123,993 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 123,992 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2015 119,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 115,835 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 111,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 105,734 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 98,556 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 88,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,248 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,657 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,662 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 62,662 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 50,903 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 36,931 miles

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

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

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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R4 VTC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R4 VTC, 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 R4 VTC registered?

R4 VTC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is R4 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 VTC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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