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W797 KBA

2000 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,167 mi
Last recorded181,167 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 KBA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 181,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear cross member corroded (not prescribed area)

Pass 9 Aug 2025 171,299 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 171,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 162,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 153,959 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2022 145,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 145,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 133,003 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 132,958 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 124,330 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 124,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 124,258 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crash bar/chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake back plates corroded

both inner sills corroded

fuel tank corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2019 120,025 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 111,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,152 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 96,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,852 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 90,852 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,655 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,217 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,301 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,581 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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W797 KBA is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W797 KBA, 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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W797 KBA is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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