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RA02 BVG

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,150 mi
Last recorded149,150 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 BVG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 149,150 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 149,143 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle cuts out (7.3.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 144,440 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 144,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 135,985 miles

child seat fitted o/s/rear,seat belt not tested

mil light on

n/s rear seat folded down,seat belt not tested

Fail 23 Mar 2015 135,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted o/s/rear,seat belt not tested

mil light on

n/s rear seat folded down,seat belt not tested

Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,863 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,511 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

wiper worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,511 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low

wiper worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

only 2 passanger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,731 miles

ADVISE: NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,553 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 50,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 46,446 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2005 39,885 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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RA02 BVG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA02 BVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA02 BVG registered?

RA02 BVG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is RA02 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 BVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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