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SA61 EAJ

2011 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,876 mi
Last recorded43,876 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota RAV462,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 EAJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 43,876 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 41,729 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 41,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 38,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,990 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 36,990 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 36,606 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 36,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,193 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,333 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,161 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 33,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,750 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,676 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,887 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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SA61 EAJ is a 2011 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 62,946 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 SA61 EAJ, 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 15 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA61 EAJ registered?

SA61 EAJ is a 2011 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is SA61 EAJ safe to buy?

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