TOYOTA RAV-42002 · 2.0L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the recent history shows some inconsistency in testing outcomes. The most recent MOT test on 12 September 2025 at 106,253 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative error or a non-mechanical failure reason rather than a mechanical decline. Despite this outlier, the vehicle passed its 2024 and 2023 tests with no advisories noted, indicating that the core mechanical components have met minimum safety standards over the last several years. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 97,529 miles and September 2024 at 104,705 miles, the car covered only 7,176 miles, confirming a history of light use. While this low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between recorded miles can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and seals, as well as potential brake caliper seizures due to infrequent use. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity, particularly around the chassis and wheel arches where corrosion is common on this generation. Given the lack of recorded advisories in previous years, the vehicle has likely been well-maintained, but the low mileage warrants a check for perished brake hoses and tyre sidewalls. Inspect the suspension system for signs of uneven wear and ensure the exhaust system has not suffered from significant rust-related thinning of the metal.