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RA02 LNJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

198,564 mi
Last recorded198,564 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 198,564 miles

Bumpers / wheel arches held on with tape.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose just before rear trailing arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into hose just before rear trailing arm. Brake pipe union corroded too. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose just before rear trailing arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s rear trailing arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Box section that the tow is fixed to and brackets corroded. (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 198,557 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has ply showing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumpers / wheel arches held on with tape.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose just before rear trailing arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into hose just before rear trailing arm. Brake pipe union corroded too. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose just before rear trailing arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s rear trailing arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Box section that the tow is fixed to and brackets corroded. (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 190,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 180,685 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose behind fuel tank and brake pipe union that goes into it. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose behind fuel tank. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper corner and wheel arch trim held on with tape.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 180,678 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose behind fuel tank and brake pipe union that goes into it. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose behind fuel tank. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper corner and wheel arch trim held on with tape.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 170,175 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 169,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 159,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 159,210 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,102 miles

both rear brake discs backing covers corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 149,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs backing covers corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 137,901 miles

rear bumper corners damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2017 137,901 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

rear bumper corners damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,660 miles

rear exhaust flange getting thin

Fail 22 Mar 2016 126,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust flange getting thin

Pass 19 Mar 2015 118,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn low on inner edge

offside wiper split

Fail 19 Mar 2015 118,696 miles

offside wiper split

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 99,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on.

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,534 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,685 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,564 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 64,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,281 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2/4mm /worn low on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,086 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,018 miles

Nearside Rear 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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RA02 LNJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 LNJ, 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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RA02 LNJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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