2017 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · NU67 OGR

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift towards deferred attention on minor wear items. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 59,883 miles passed, it introduced new advisories regarding corrosion on both front coil springs. This represents a departure from the clean records seen between 2021 and 2023, indicating that components are beginning to age despite the relatively low mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, moving from 39,363 miles in November 2021 to 59,883 miles by late 2025. There are no significant gaps in usage that would suggest long-term neglect orrelated-related issues, though the low annual mileage suggests the car may have sat for extended periods, which often explains the chemical degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear tear. A buyer must physically inspect all four tyres closely, as the tester flagged perishing and cracking across all axles in both 2024 and 2025. This condition suggests the rubber compound is failing due to age and exposure rather than tread depth. The binding nearside rear brake noted in October 2024 at 54,680 miles also requires mechanical verification to ensure the caliper piston has not seized or the slider pins have become corroded. The front suspension requires close attention due to the reported corrosion on the nearside and offside front coil springs identified in the 2025 test. While corrosion is not always an immediate failure, it weakens the structural integrity of the spring over time. The buyer should check for any visible cracks or thinning of the spring coils to ensure the vehicle is not nearing a point of mechanical failure.