2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · CU18 HTA

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 March 2026 at 83,368 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the DVSA log also shows a failure on the same date and mileage with no defects listed, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in March 2025, February 2024, and February 2023 all passed cleanly with no advisories, confirming a consistent history free of escalating wear or recurring defects. Annual mileage averages 10,421 across the recorded span, which sits within typical bounds for an eight-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 60,907 miles in February 2023 to 65,931 in February 2024, then 74,301 by March 2025, and 83,368 by March 2026. The yearly increments of roughly 5,000, 8,300, and 9,000 miles show mild acceleration in use but no abrupt accumulation that would flag drivetrain strain. The MOT data is sparse on faults, with no advisories ever raised across five tests, so the record alone implies disciplined upkeep by prior keepers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The absence of advisories means testers never flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, or corrosion, but eight years of UK road exposure can hide surface rust on structural members not caught in a pass. Verify the 3 March 2026 failure cause with the test station, as the no-defect entry is irregular and may reflect a documentation error rather than a true roadworthiness issue. Check tyre tread depth and wiper condition as consumables now due regardless of MOT silence. Confirm underbody integrity and brake caliper freedom during a ramp examination, since the history offers no evidence of prior concern but equally no proof of component renewal beyond statutory minimums.