Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
59.1% pass rate
from 1,251 tests in 2021
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (67% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (67% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.40% fail on Joints
      • 0.080% fail on Belts
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.080% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.080% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.96% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.64% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.24% fail on Tank
      • 0.080% fail on Hose
    • 0.40% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
      • 0.080% fail on Panel
    • 0.080% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.080% fail on Carrier
    • 0.080% fail on Towbar
      • 0.080% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.080% fail on Doors
      • 0.080% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
    • 0.080% fail on Cabs
      • 0.080% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Spark ignition (42% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (55% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.080% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.080% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.7% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Rbt
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.080% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.080% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.88% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.88% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.080% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.080% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.80% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.40% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.080% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.080% fail on Hand lever
  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Horn
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.56% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Individual direction indicators (74% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.080% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.080% fail on Switch
    • 0.080% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (57% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.080% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
    • 0.080% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (66% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Other components
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.080% fail on Operation
    • 0.48% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end (67% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 1998 cars)
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.080% fail on Condition
  • 0.080% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.080% fail on Anchorages

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