2018 Toyota RAV4 · 24,892 MOT tests
2018 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2018 Toyota RAV4s fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 24 RAV4 years (24,892 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 13.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 36,992
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,892
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.6% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Suspension3.6%
- Tyres2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Brakes1.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.17%
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 2.57%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.09%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.93%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.81%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.61%
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 (10.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.54%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.35%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2018 Toyota RAV4s fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 24 RAV4 years (24,892 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.17% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.57% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Toyota RAV4 shows 36,992 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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