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VN02 YTG

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

231,731 mi
Last recorded231,731 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 YTG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 231,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 223,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 223,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 216,577 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 216,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 207,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 207,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 200,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 200,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins not fully located (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin not fully located (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 196,933 miles

Nearside Front indicator outer lens damaged

Rear exhaust joint corroded & likely to fail

engine management light on

Fail 14 Dec 2017 196,933 miles

Nearside Front indicator outer lens damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust joint corroded & likely to fail

engine management light on

Pass 21 Dec 2016 190,176 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded & likely to fail

engine management light on

Fail 19 Dec 2016 190,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60x16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded & likely to fail

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2015 177,194 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light indicating fault

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 24 Jan 2014 167,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 154,119 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 141,553 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 141,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 132,096 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 132,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 125,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMS light on

Fail 28 Aug 2009 125,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMS light on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 111,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 82,085 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,042 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 59,042 miles

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

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

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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VN02 YTG 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 VN02 YTG, 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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VN02 YTG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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