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RK52 NSJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,828 mi
Last recorded106,828 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 NSJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,828 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 106,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,315 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 102,309 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,795 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area - advise replace

Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,204 miles

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and weakened - reqs attention

Fail 24 Feb 2016 94,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

items removed from driver's view

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and weakened - reqs attention

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,360 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area and punctured

o/s/r tyre splitting across tread area

poor dip beam pattern from both headlamps - poss improve if lenses polished

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded - will req mid and rear sections of exhaust

Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area and punctured

o/s/r tyre splitting across tread area

poor dip beam pattern from both headlamps - poss improve if lenses polished

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded - will req mid and rear sections of exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,239 miles

both front tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,618 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,985 miles

rear brake pads are worn low.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,669 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,297 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 45,778 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,778 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,953 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,015 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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RK52 NSJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK52 NSJ, 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 RK52 NSJ registered?

RK52 NSJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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