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SO51 DGF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,967 mi
Last recorded168,967 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 DGF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 168,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 168,967 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 166,150 miles

brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to various areas of body

Pass 21 Nov 2015 164,621 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 164,621 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 150,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 136,873 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 136,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 124,415 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 19 Nov 2011 111,509 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,096 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,161 miles

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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 83,598 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 73,596 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,164 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 63,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 52,938 miles

slight split in osf wiper but still clearing screen

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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SO51 DGF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SO51 DGF, 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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SO51 DGF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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