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SM02 MVF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,257 mi
Last recorded155,257 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 MVF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 155,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,972 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 145,972 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 23 Apr 2016 99,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank corroded

nearside fuel tank strap corroded

offside fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 80,080 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,166 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 44,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,831 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,485 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,494 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 May 2007 22,270 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,871 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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SM02 MVF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SM02 MVF, 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 SM02 MVF registered?

SM02 MVF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is SM02 MVF safe to buy?

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