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W726 OLB

2000 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

147,419 mi
Last recorded147,419 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW726 OLB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 147,419 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 144,949 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 142,531 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 141,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 141,217 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))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 139,820 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 139,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 139,250 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Hole in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 139,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Hole in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 137,405 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 137,404 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 137,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 133,327 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished also has cut in treads

Offside Front side light lens has hole in it

Offside Rear diff bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 8 Oct 2015 128,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 128,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 123,137 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres on vehicle are perished & cracking

osf position lamp lens damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,902 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 117,902 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 113,531 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 108,402 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 108,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,140 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 97,485 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 97,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 91,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 86,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,206 miles

Battery insecure

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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W726 OLB 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 70.4%.

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 W726 OLB, 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 W726 OLB registered?

W726 OLB is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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