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RF51 XJG

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 XJG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 91,483 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,482 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 89,714 miles

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

EML light illuminated

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread worn low

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

centre to rear exhaust mounting flange heavily corroded

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

various small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 18 May 2017 89,707 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread worn low

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

centre to rear exhaust mounting flange heavily corroded

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 May 2016 85,857 miles

All Rear Brake Flexi Pipe Ferrals Rusting

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Rusted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Seatbelt Webbing Frayed

Noise From Belt Area Of Engine When Revved

Fail 10 May 2016 85,857 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All Rear Brake Flexi Pipe Ferrals Rusting

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Rusted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Seatbelt Webbing Frayed

Noise From Belt Area Of Engine When Revved

Pass 15 May 2015 83,671 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 83,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML Light illuminated

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 82,094 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside and offside front suspension dust gaiters split and loose

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 82,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside and offside front suspension dust gaiters split and loose

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 76,300 miles

EML Light illuminated

Exhaust system corroded around joint flanges and slight blow to centre section

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

Nearside and offside front suspension dust gaiters split

Nearside and offside rear tyres showing cracking to tread

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,124 miles

Engine oil level low on inspection checked when emissions test carried out

Nearside and offside front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges attention needed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,141 miles

o/s wiper poor

Fail 2 Jun 2011 62,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 57,030 miles

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Lipped

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Pass 18 May 2009 52,156 miles

Front brake discs liped and pads approx 50% worn

Pass 31 May 2008 45,596 miles

Various small stone chips to front screen

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,392 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 41,389 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,260 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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RF51 XJG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RF51 XJG, 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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RF51 XJG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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