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S555 RDL

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,454 mi
Last recorded140,454 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 RDL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 140,454 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,992 miles

front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear brake disc corroded around edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,992 miles

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

Offside rear brake back plate has corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,992 miles

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

Offside rear brake back plate has corrosion

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front brake backplate slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,917 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 40,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,776 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,097 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,289 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,559 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 23,341 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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S555 RDL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S555 RDL, 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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S555 RDL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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