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SP02 VNS

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,749 mi
Last recorded107,749 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 VNS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 107,749 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 107,343 miles

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear floor and chassis coroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,234 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play in bearing mounting bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

metal fuel tank damp at seam , not leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2019 100,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play in bearing mounting bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

metal fuel tank damp at seam , not leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2018 97,954 miles

both rear brake flexis have underseal over metal pipes

chassis corroded

engine oil leak

front discs badly corroded

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

both rear brake flexis have underseal over metal pipes

chassis corroded

engine oil leak

front discs badly corroded

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,996 miles

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

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

ecu light on

Fail 10 Jul 2017 94,994 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

ecu light on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,490 miles

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

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

ecu light on

Fail 9 Jul 2016 91,487 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

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

ecu light on

Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ecu light on

headlamp lenses

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,854 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 77,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,083 miles

n/s/f tyre inside

Fail 27 Jun 2012 73,083 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inside

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,069 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,503 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear and nearside front tyre treads cracked

nearside rear diff mount worn

oil leak at sump

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,356 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 49,356 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,100 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 36,945 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,945 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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SP02 VNS is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP02 VNS, 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 SP02 VNS registered?

SP02 VNS is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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