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N742 JLX

2000 Toyota Rav 4

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,743 mi
Last recorded180,743 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Rav 493,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 JLX
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2019 180,743 miles

Brake fluid contaminated brake fluid is black (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear to be worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen is stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

damage to nearside front bumper to wing

Pass 13 Apr 2018 178,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 178,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 170,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 55/60% worn

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 170,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 55/60% worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 154,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight coolant leak (radiator)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 154,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight coolant leak (radiator)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 140,782 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak/s

Oil level very low 1 liter added for test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 140,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak/s

Oil level very low 1 liter added for test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 124,229 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge and slightly perished

Oil leak

Oil level very low 2.25 liters added forr test

Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,914 miles

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 107,914 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 100,729 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,356 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,560 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,728 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,309 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 51,309 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,791 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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N742 JLX is a 2000 Toyota Rav 4 in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 93,847 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N742 JLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N742 JLX is a 2000 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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