2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,662 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,662 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    99 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    102 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  9. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured1.3%
    61 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.3%
  2. Brakes12.6%
  3. Suspension11.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  5. Body & chassis4.0%
  6. Tyres3.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.8%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.5%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2011 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2011 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,662 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).