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W612 SMJ

2000 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

182,512 mi
Last recorded182,512 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW612 SMJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 182,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Inscription is fading (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 182,509 miles

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))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear outer sill end is corroded through within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Inscription is fading (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 177,056 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 175,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 168,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 168,250 miles

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))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 165,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 161,942 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 158,903 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 158,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 155,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 151,664 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 148,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 143,649 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 143,649 miles

Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 164,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 132,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 122,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,571 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 10,344 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 95,553 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 95,553 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,179 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,198 miles

centre brake light not working, long travel hand brake, both rear tyres wearing.

Pass 12 May 2006 68,344 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)

Pass 3 May 2005 58,905 miles

windscreen stone chipped zone B.

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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W612 SMJ is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 W612 SMJ, 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 W612 SMJ registered?

W612 SMJ is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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