2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · J70 LAR

A clean and uninterrupted run of four consecutive pass certificates, with no advisories issued at any of the most recent tests (July 2021, July 2022, July 2023, July 2024, July 2025, and most recently 22 July 2026), defines the roadworthiness profile of this 2018 Toyota RAV4. The single recorded failure, an offside front wiper not clearing the windscreen effectively at the 24 July 2021 test, was remedied quickly and produced no repeat advisories or further failures at subsequent examinations, indicating that the underlying issue did not recur. The only flagged defects anywhere in the seven-test history are minor tyre-sidewall cracking advisories on both rear tyres noted in July 2022, which have not reappeared in the four more recent tests, suggesting replacement of the affected tyres in the intervening period. Overall, the recorded test trend is one of stable, consistent roadworthiness with no progressive pattern of deterioration. The odometer reading of 86,881 miles across an eight-year service life equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 10,860 miles, which is broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no extended gaps in the testing record or sudden mileage jumps between successive certificates that would suggest long periods off the road or inconsistent use. This steady usage pattern is mechanically relevant: the engine, transmission, drivetrain, and undercarriage components have experienced continuous working rather than the prolonged standing that can degrade ancillary systems, while the mileage itself is sufficient to warrant close attention to wear-prone items such as suspension bushes, brake components, and tyres. Given the rear-tyre cracking advisories from the 2022 test, a buyer should confirm the age and condition of all four tyres currently fitted. Sidewall cracking on an eight-year-old vehicle can recur even if the originally flagged tyres were replaced, so inspect the nearside and offside rear sidewalls in particular for any hairline fissures, bulging, or perishing, and verify that the DOT date stamps are within an acceptable service window. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, as this could indicate worn bushes or shock absorber mounting deterioration, and pay attention to any uneven tyre wear patterns that might suggest tracking or suspension geometry issues. The single wiper failure recorded in 2021 is not a structural concern, but it does warrant confirming that both wiper blades and the wiper linkage are presently operating effectively, with no smearing or streaking across swept areas and no signs of the wiper arm lifting away from the screen at speed. Given the mileage and vehicle age, the test drive should also include firm pedal application to check for any brake judder or pulling that might indicate disc warping, as well as steering inputs at low speed to feel for any clonking from the front suspension or vibration through the steering wheel. Finally, inspect the underside and suspension components for any surface corrosion or fluid residue, as no such issues have been flagged but an in-person inspection remains prudent on a vehicle of this age and mileage.