2011 Toyota RAV4 · 12,867 MOT tests
2011 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2011 Toyota RAV4s fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 24 RAV4 years (12,867 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 27.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 90,829
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,867
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.7% of tests fail here (55% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.4%
- Suspension8.4%
- Brakes7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Tyres3.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
- Seat belts and airbags1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.73%
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 2.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.87%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.62%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.62%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.05%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.48%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.67%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.02%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2011 Toyota RAV4s fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 24 RAV4 years (12,867 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.73% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.16% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Toyota RAV4 shows 90,829 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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