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VA51 BWL

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,123 mi
Last recorded144,123 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 144,123 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 138,361 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 130,779 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 130,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 118,799 miles

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

band of corrosion to inner surface of both rear brake discs.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 118,799 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

band of corrosion to inner surface of both front brake discs.

band of corrosion to inner surface of both rear brake discs.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,102 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,276 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn low on inner shoulders.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,812 miles

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 67,722 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 42,973 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge also tread has cuts in it.

offside rear tyre has cuts in between tread.

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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VA51 BWL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA51 BWL, 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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VA51 BWL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is VA51 BWL safe to buy?

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