2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,330 MOT tests in 2024. 85.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.8%
Failed or needed repairs14.2%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,330 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    117 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    100 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    36 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.3%
  2. Suspension4.2%
  3. Tyres3.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  5. Brakes3.0%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%

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: 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 2018 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 85.8% of 2018 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,330 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 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).