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YG51 SBW

2001 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,513 mi
Last recorded138,513 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 SBW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 138,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 136,894 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 136,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 135,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 135,618 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,884 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 133,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damage

Pass 8 Jan 2020 132,466 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,384 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 124,801 miles

Enging light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 119,657 miles

Eng/light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,707 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,127 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,414 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,338 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 89,375 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 85,781 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,412 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 83,412 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 79,226 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,520 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 74,520 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 67,522 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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YG51 SBW is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 84,553 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 YG51 SBW, 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 25 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG51 SBW is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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