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SO51 LBG

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,616 mi
Last recorded99,616 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 LBG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,616 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S AND O/S CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))

OIL LEAK

Fail 17 Jan 2023 99,616 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S AND O/S CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))

OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,022 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 92,022 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s/r and n/s/r at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s/r and n/s/r pipe to pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

boot floor n/s inner valence excess corrosion

both sides floor corroded

corrosion rear of n/s rear inner arch

Fail 1 May 2019 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbed by ABS cable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

boot floor n/s inner valence excess corrosion

both sides floor corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 85,628 miles

Both head light units poor

Coolant leak Over heating ()

Excessive corrosion and holes on underside at boot

Underside components corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 85,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box has a hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Both head light units poor

Coolant leak Over heating ()

Engine Management Light on - This will become a failure as of 21/05/18

Excessive corrosion and holes on underside at boot

Underside components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,823 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1i)

eml on dash

Pass 11 May 2016 80,455 miles

EML on

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 80,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

EML on

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,160 miles

engine light on dash

o/s/r tyre slightly soft

Pass 13 May 2014 74,825 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 74,825 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 73,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2013 73,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

eml on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,344 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank heat sheilds damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,936 miles

Oil leak

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

eml on

front discs corroded

n/s wiper damaged

wear steering rack bushes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,723 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 31,723 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,320 miles

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

o/side wiper torn

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,004 miles

fitted n/side wiper blade

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,008 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 32,008 miles

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

drivers seat has slight movement on frame.

Pass 28 Jan 2006 26,783 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 26,783 miles

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

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

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

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 LBG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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