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W536 VAX

2000 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,100 mi
Last recorded148,100 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW536 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded and holed by towing eyes

Fail 4 Mar 2021 148,098 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to check at time of test (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded and holed by towing eyes

Pass 20 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 137,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 131,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front side light lens broken

Oil leak engine oil ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 131,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front side light lens broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,164 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 125,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,019 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,582 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,522 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracked and aged front no plate loose

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,716 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 62,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,475 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 55,452 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W536 VAX is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W536 VAX, 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 W536 VAX registered?

W536 VAX is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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