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W949 RHU

2000 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,991 mi
Last recorded104,991 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 RHU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 104,991 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 104,951 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 103,108 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 101,546 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 100,326 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 99,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,490 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,032 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 96,032 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 92,386 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,565 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 89,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,727 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,693 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,419 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 42,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,534 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 34,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,068 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 30,037 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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W949 RHU is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W949 RHU, 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 W949 RHU registered?

W949 RHU is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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