2021 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · HW21 RLX
2021 Toyota RAV4 (2.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 19 Aug 2021. Recorded mileage 24,442 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW21 RLX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 24,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HW21 RLX MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Toyota Rav4 (HW21 RLX) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HW21 RLX Mileage History
- 05/08/202416,607 mi
- 06/08/202416,607 mi
- 07/08/202524,441 mi+7,834 mi
- 08/08/202524,442 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,781 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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