2017 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LS17 HSY

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 8 August 2025 at 30,341 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. Following a minor failure in August 2024, the vehicle has cleared subsequent tests without advisories, suggesting that any previous issues were addressed immediately and the mechanical condition remains consistent. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,371 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 22,419 miles and August 2025 at 30,341 miles, the car covered only 7,922 miles over three years. This low usage typically results in reduced wear on the drivetrain and engine-related components. However, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as bushes and seals, as well as potential corrosion on brake discs due to a lack of friction-based cleaning. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer most from low-mileage use. While the record shows no structural rust or mechanical failures, the tester should check for flat spots on the tyres and verify that the brake calipers are not seized from sitting. Given that the failure in August 2024 occurred just two miles before a successful pass, the specific cause of that failure should be verified as resolved, likely involving a light bulb or a minor consumable item rather than a systemic mechanical fault.