2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,754 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,754 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.4%
  2. Suspension19.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks16.8%
  4. Brakes13.6%
  5. Body & chassis7.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Tyres4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2001 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2001 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,754 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).