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RG02 NXU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 NXU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 98,902 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 98,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,280 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

engine management light on

hazards stay on when ignition is first switched on

Fail 4 Jan 2018 91,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

engine management light on

hazards stay on when ignition is first switched on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,448 miles

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

all exhaust joints corroded

eml light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,556 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,385 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perrishing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,921 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,029 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,599 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 50,599 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,306 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 39,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,239 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,977 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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RG02 NXU 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 76.5%.

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 RG02 NXU, 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 RG02 NXU registered?

RG02 NXU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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