Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
87.8% pass rate
from 7,967 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (58% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (95% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on View to rear
      • 0.075% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.013% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.013% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.69% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp (56% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.075% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Side repeaters (65% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.063% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.050% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Horn
    • 0.050% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.050% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.050% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Position lamp
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.26% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.013% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (26 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.050% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pedal
    • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.025% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.025% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres (46% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Tread depth (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (74% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension arm (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.038% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.038% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.038% fail on Sub-frames (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes (19 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.088% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.013% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.013% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.013% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.075% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (86% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Exhaust emissions (86% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.025% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.038% fail on Road Wheels (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Attachment
  • 0.013% fail on Steering
    • 0.013% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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