2016 Toyota RAV4 · 26,015 MOT tests
2016 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2016 Toyota RAV4s fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 24 RAV4 years (26,015 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 14.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 55,709
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,015
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension3.9%
- Tyres3.6%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.52%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.99%
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 1.56%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.12%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.51%
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 (11.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.57%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.85%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.5%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2016 Toyota RAV4s fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 24 RAV4 years (26,015 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.52% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.99% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Toyota RAV4 shows 55,709 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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