Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
52.1% pass rate
from 589 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 1996 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Suspension arm (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.85% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension rod
  • 17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 15% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 15% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 14% fail on Catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.34% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.7% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.5% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.68% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (70% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts (81% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Joints (83% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
      • 0.17% fail on Belts
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.85% fail on Sub-frame (20 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Sub-frame condition (21 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.85% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 0.68% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.68% fail on Door condition
      • 0.51% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Catch
    • 0.51% fail on Chassis
      • 0.51% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.17% fail on Bracket
    • 0.34% fail on Seats
      • 0.34% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.17% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.51% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (71% better than other 1996 cars)
  • 5.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
  • 0.85% fail on Steering (79% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering
      • 0.68% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment

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