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X972 SJX

2000 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,223 mi
Last recorded87,223 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 SJX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 87,223 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspect leak from fuel tank (stained)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 86,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co to high, also just passed at idle, possible catalyst failure (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Offside and nearside headlights have no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe badly corroded and holed at fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak steam coming out from bonnet while carrying out emissions test, possible radiator leaking ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside and nearside side steps brackets badly corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general condition of front subframe poor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear coil spring arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded (front part of wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack support bushes to subframe starting to deteriorate, movement detected

Pass 9 Jun 2021 84,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside front lenses starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing, close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper poor at cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area, inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches next to sills starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake fluid leaking from master cylinder cap, possibly been overfilled

front and rear number plates backgrounds starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jun 2021 84,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing in various places in the middle section, has been temp repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside front lenses starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing, close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper poor at cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area, inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches next to sills starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake fluid leaking from master cylinder cap, possibly been overfilled

exhaust middle to rear section join corroded badly, also front part of middle pipe has been welded to and existing pipe

front and rear number plates backgrounds starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside front headlight pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches, next to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions only just passed at 0.30%

middle exhaust flexi starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2018 72,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts, scraping noise when brakes applied like low pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside, patterns are very poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions only just passed after second attempt

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 24 May 2018 72,077 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts, scraping noise when brakes applied like low pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions only just passed after second attempt

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,437 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,130 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,998 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,656 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,649 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,648 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 26,397 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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X972 SJX is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X972 SJX, 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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X972 SJX is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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