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RY02 OYJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,247 mi
Last recorded126,247 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 OYJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 126,247 miles

Oil leak from prop shaft oil seal

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,055 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 117,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 109,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Engine oil level on min. mark

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,810 miles

Clutch stiff in opperation

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Sill covers/side steps fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 101,810 miles

Clutch stiff in opperation

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Sill covers/side steps fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,502 miles

Both wipers "smear".

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Transmission transfer case rear oil seal leaking.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Both wipers "smear".

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Transmission transfer case rear oil seal leaking.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,947 miles

both headlight units starting to wear

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,947 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlight units starting to wear

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s sidelight on towbar electrics not working

rear foglight on towbar electrics not working

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,878 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

power steering belt tensioner/idler noisy

rear exhaust very slightly split and leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

power steering belt tensioner/idler noisy

rear exhaust very slightly split and leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,552 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,103 miles

parking permit fitted to ns sceen

Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking permit fitted to ns sceen

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,691 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,496 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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RY02 OYJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY02 OYJ, 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 RY02 OYJ registered?

RY02 OYJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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