2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,558 MOT tests in 2024. 84.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.3%
Failed or needed repairs15.7%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,558 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    189 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    155 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.6%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.3%
  2. Suspension4.9%
  3. Tyres4.4%
  4. Lights & electrics3.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2016 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 84.3% of 2016 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,558 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).