2021 Toyota RAV4 · 4,498 MOT tests
2021 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2021 Toyota RAV4s fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 RAV4 years (4,498 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 7.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,046
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,498
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Strong point: tyres, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Brakes0.2%
- Wheels0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.04%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.78%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.31%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.29%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.29%
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 (5.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.47%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.98%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.91%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.71%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2021 Toyota RAV4s fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 RAV4 years (4,498 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.04% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.78% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Toyota RAV4 shows 28,046 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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