Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 2008

66.0% pass rate

from 6,009 tests in 2021

(20% better than other 2008 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2008 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.70% fail on Linkage ball joints (49% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Ball joint (57% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 2.3% fail on Springs (61% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Coil springs (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 2.3% fail on Coil spring (61% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (35% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (39% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings (85% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (74% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.033% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut (77% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.017% fail on Ball joint
- 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.033% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.017% fail on Axles
  - 0.017% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.017% fail on Ball joint
9.6% fail on Brakes
- 5.0% fail on Brake performance
  - 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.80% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.050% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Rbt (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.100% fail on Parking brake performance (23 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (32 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 1.1% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.083% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.083% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.100% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.083% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.4% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.017% fail on Brake linings
  - 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.1% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.033% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.017% fail on Cable
    - 0.017% fail on Lever
- 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.75% fail on Parking brake control (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.75% fail on Lever (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.73% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.58% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.40% fail on Hand lever (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Pedal
- 0.083% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.083% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.050% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.033% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses
7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (77% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Headlamps (78% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.72% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.28% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.033% fail on Individual direction indicators (98% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.050% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.13% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.100% fail on Position lamp
  - 0.033% fail on All position lamps (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Rear reflectors
6.0% fail on Visibility
- 3.6% fail on Wipers (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.15% fail on Windscreen
- 0.13% fail on View to rear
  - 0.13% fail on Mirrors
- 0.017% fail on Driver's view
4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.7% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
    - 0.017% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
  - 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.57% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.083% fail on Fluid leaks (77% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Other leaks
  - 0.017% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.033% fail on Undertray
4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (31% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Transmission (59% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.62% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.033% fail on Drive shaft
  - 0.48% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.25% fail on Prop shaft (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.100% fail on Flexible couplings (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.067% fail on Joints
    - 0.067% fail on Bearing housing (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Fuel system (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.017% fail on System
- 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.17% fail on Bumpers
- 0.17% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Chassis
  - 0.100% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.050% fail on Towbar (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Other towbar components (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Coupling
- 0.050% fail on Body
  - 0.050% fail on Other body component
- 0.033% fail on Seats
  - 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.017% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.017% fail on Bracket
- 0.017% fail on Doors
  - 0.017% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.017% fail on Door condition
- 0.017% fail on Floor
3.4% fail on Tyres (48% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Size/type (86% better than other 2008 cars)
2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Seat belts (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Condition (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Requirements (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.050% fail on Pre-tensioners (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.067% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Airbags
  - 0.050% fail on Drivers airbag
0.75% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.050% fail on Locking devices
  - 0.017% fail on Steering arm
- 0.17% fail on Steering gear (63% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Operation
- 0.15% fail on Steering play
  - 0.15% fail on Steering rack
- 0.033% fail on Power steering (81% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Operation
- 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.50% fail on Registration plates
0.28% fail on Road Wheels (47% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Attachment
0.067% fail on Seat belt installation check (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Anchorages (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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Toyota RAV4 (2006 - 2013)
Bigger and now 5-door only. More luxurious but not as practical as previous RAV-4. Car-like road manners. Petrol and diesel automatics. Facelifted 2010.