2017 Toyota RAV4 · 26,233 MOT tests
2017 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2017 Toyota RAV4s fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 RAV4 years (26,233 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 14.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 47,690
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,233
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.5% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Suspension3.5%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Tyres3.1%
- Brakes2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.64%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.5%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.2%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.07%
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 0.76%
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 (10.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.67%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.42%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.52%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2017 Toyota RAV4s fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 RAV4 years (26,233 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.64% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.5% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Toyota RAV4 shows 47,690 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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