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RN51 PPV

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,214 mi
Last recorded183,214 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 PPV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 183,214 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 175,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 169,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 169,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 164,789 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 159,370 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 159,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 155,189 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 155,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 144,403 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 123,581 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,966 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,733 miles

both front headlights dim

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,943 miles

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

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

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Fail 1 Feb 2013 96,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,938 miles

exhaust very coroaded between center and rear box but not blowing

please advise headlamp plastic lenses are very deteriated and milky this may be a reason for failure as from 01/04/2012 under new vosa guidelines.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,787 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,144 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,782 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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RN51 PPV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN51 PPV, 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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RN51 PPV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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