1999 Toyota RAV4 · 3,157 MOT tests
1999 Toyota RAV4 reliability
1999 Toyota RAV4s fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 RAV4 years (3,157 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 38.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 115,283
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,157
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: about average for its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10.2% of tests fail here (30% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.7%
- Lights and electrics12.7%
- Body, chassis and structure11.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.2%
- Brakes8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Tyres3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.07%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.36%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.69%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.66%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.6%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.11%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.25%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.08%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.3%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.35%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
1999 Toyota RAV4s fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 RAV4 years (3,157 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.07% of tests), position lamp not working (3.36% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Toyota RAV4 shows 115,283 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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