Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
87.8% pass rate
from 7,881 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.025% fail on View to rear
      • 0.025% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Tread depth (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums (50% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.025% fail on Cable
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
    • 0.60% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.025% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.089% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.051% fail on Pedal
    • 0.076% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.076% fail on Lever
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.11% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.025% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.013% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.013% fail on Horn
    • 0.025% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.025% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.038% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.013% fail on Axles
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.013% fail on Springs
      • 0.013% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.013% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.013% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.013% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust emissions (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition (59% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.063% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Spark ignition (95% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
    • 0.013% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Towbar
      • 0.013% fail on Safety device
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 0.076% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.076% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
  • 0.025% fail on Road Wheels (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Attachment (82% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.013% fail on Steering
    • 0.013% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.013% fail on Track rod end
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  • Toyota RAV4 (2013 - 2019)
    Practical with a good boot and plenty of rear leg room. 2.5 hybrid with 2WD or 4WD available. Five year warranty. Proving very reliable.

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