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R558 BLF

2001 Toyota Rav 4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,435 mi
Last recorded132,435 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Rav 479,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 BLF
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 132,435 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 132,418 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked n/s (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ant roll bar (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 126,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

water leak at back of engine

Pass 2 Mar 2015 121,224 miles

front exhaust bracket rusted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 116,306 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 116,306 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 104,849 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 101,507 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 101,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,180 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,001 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,530 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 62,957 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2008 62,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 59,279 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 55,001 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 55,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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R558 BLF is a 2001 Toyota Rav 4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,764 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 Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R558 BLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R558 BLF registered?

R558 BLF is a 2001 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is R558 BLF safe to buy?

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