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W972 GCC

2000 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

152,921 mi
Last recorded152,921 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 GCC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 152,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 148,784 miles

Nearside rear brake readings slightly low [ handbrake & footbrake]

Surface corrosion underside / front wishbones / rear subframe &c

Fail 5 Feb 2024 148,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake readings slightly low [ handbrake & footbrake]

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5MM ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion underside / front wishbones / rear subframe &c

Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,725 miles

Emmissions near max. limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 145,725 miles

Emmissions near max. limit

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 140,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joints to Kat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 135,288 miles

Emmissions near max. limit

Fail 1 Feb 2021 135,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL [REAR END] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL [REAR END] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 130,979 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 130,979 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 125,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 125,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 120,791 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 120,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,003 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,860 miles

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

Vehicle getting rusty in places

Fail 16 Feb 2016 108,852 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle getting rusty in places

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 24 Jan 2015 99,655 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 20 Jan 2015 99,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s/front tyre perished

Fail 5 Aug 2014 96,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear crossmember corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,446 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,715 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 88,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in suspension and body

Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,736 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 (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in suspension and body

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,597 miles

slight corrosion underside

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,079 miles

Off side front dust cap missing

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

Radiator is leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,531 miles

Off side rear dustcap missing

Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,531 miles

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

Off side front tyre is perished

Off side rear dustcap missing

Pass 23 Feb 2008 65,334 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 60,643 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,936 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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W972 GCC is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 W972 GCC, 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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W972 GCC is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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