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W501 JFA

2000 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,694 mi
Last recorded160,694 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 JFA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 160,694 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 160,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 151,110 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 151,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 147,083 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Nearside Headlamp Glass Damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2016 147,083 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)

Exhaust System Rusted

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Nearside Headlamp Glass Damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,829 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 136,776 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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 128,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 124,379 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 105,427 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 14 Jan 2011 100,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,466 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 92,036 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 75,715 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 94,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,086 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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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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