2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

730 MOT tests in 2024. 63.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time63.4%
Failed or needed repairs36.6%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 730 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    25 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.8%
  2. Suspension17.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks16.0%
  4. Brakes13.8%
  5. Body & chassis8.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Tyres3.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 63.4% of 2000 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 730 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).