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SW02 VCU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,520 mi
Last recorded72,520 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VCU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,520 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 72,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 57,356 miles

Play at both steering rack mountings.

Fail 16 Aug 2008 57,356 miles

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

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

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

Play at both steering rack mountings.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,060 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

rear brake pads 90% worn

req front wheel alignment.

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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SW02 VCU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW02 VCU, 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 SW02 VCU registered?

SW02 VCU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is SW02 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 VCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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