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W495 RLH

2000 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,724 mi
Last recorded192,724 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 RLH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 192,724 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2020 192,585 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2019 160,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 148,920 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 148,915 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 121,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2015 100,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,432 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 91,412 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 80,729 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 71,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,377 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 58,377 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,681 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,177 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,886 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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W495 RLH is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,513 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 W495 RLH, 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 26 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W495 RLH registered?

W495 RLH is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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