2015 Toyota RAV4 · 18,774 MOT tests
2015 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2015 Toyota RAV4s fail 17% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 24 RAV4 years (18,774 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 17%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 65,358
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,774
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Suspension4.2%
- Brakes4.2%
- Tyres4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.63%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.14%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.93%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 1.62%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.11%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.01%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.58%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.97%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.59%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2015 Toyota RAV4s fail 17% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 24 RAV4 years (18,774 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.63% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.14% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Toyota RAV4 shows 65,358 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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