MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both Rear Suspension Bump Stops Adrift
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp Lens Damaged And Repaired
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Slight Fluid Leak From Steering Rack Area
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both Rear Suspension Bump Stops Adrift
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp Lens Damaged And Repaired
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Slight Fluid Leak From Steering Rack Area
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short negative lead to battery terminal (1.9.2b)
Front exhaust system in poor condition and showing previous repairs
Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lense repair tape (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops in poor condition and loose
Rear nearside and offside tyres showing light cracking
engine oil level low checked for emissions test
vehicle emissions test limits only just met the first fast idle test failed on lambda reading
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached negative lead (1.9.2b)
Electrical wiring insecure negative lead to battery (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front exhaust system in poor condition and showing previous repairs
Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lense repair tape (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops in poor condition and loose
Rear nearside and offside tyres showing light cracking
engine oil level low checked for emissions test
vehicle emissions test limits only just met the first fast idle test failed on lambda reading
Exhaust System Rusted
High Level Stop Lamp Not Working
Nearside Headlamp Glass Damaged
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)
Exhaust System Rusted
High Level Stop Lamp Not Working
Nearside Headlamp Glass Damaged
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Offside Rear seat missing at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint damp on subframe (2.3.3b)
chips in windscreen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre stop light not working
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?
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W501 JFA is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 W501 JFA, 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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W501 JFA is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 March 2000.
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