Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
77.2% pass rate
from 4,024 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums (39% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.099% fail on Cable
        • 0.025% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.050% fail on Anti-lock braking system (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
  • 5.8% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.099% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.075% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.050% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.050% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.050% fail on View to rear
      • 0.050% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.55% fail on Headlamps (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.075% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.050% fail on Horn
    • 0.099% fail on Stop lamp (96% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Direction indicators (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Flashing type (96% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.025% fail on Arm
    • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.025% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.025% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.025% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pipe (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Tank
      • 0.025% fail on Hose
      • 0.025% fail on System
    • 0.37% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.050% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
    • 0.050% fail on Undertray
    • 0.025% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.025% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 0.65% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Compression ignition (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.025% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
  • 0.025% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.025% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

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