2007 Toyota RAV4 · 22,173 MOT tests
2007 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2007 Toyota RAV4s fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 24 RAV4 years (22,173 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 39.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 114,655
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,173
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.7% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.7%
- Lights and electrics13.7%
- Brakes10.9%
- Body, chassis and structure7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
- Tyres4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.85%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.59%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.17%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.78%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.53%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.82%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (14.27%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.38%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.78%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.73%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2007 Toyota RAV4s fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 24 RAV4 years (22,173 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.85% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.59% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Toyota RAV4 shows 114,655 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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