2009 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · OE58 CFD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs on aging mechanical components. While the most recent test in April 2024 at 109,937 miles resulted in a pass, it carried multiple advisories regarding corroded brake pipes, pitted coil springs, and worn rear brake discs. This reflects a progression from the March 2023 failure, where the tester flagged seriously weakened anti-roll bar linkages and binding brakes, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach failure thresholds. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 14,000 miles between February 2021 and March 2022, followed by another 14,000-mile stretch between March 2022 and April2024. This low annual mileage relative to the age of the car increases the likelihood that rubber-based suspension components and metal surfaces have suffered from perish degradation and environmental corrosion rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension and braking system. The recurring reports of corroded brake pipes and corroded coil springs indicate a vulnerability to rust that could eventually lead to structural failure. Particular attention should be paid to the front suspension arm bushes, which were flagged as worn in 2023, and the parking brake travel, which was noted as having little reserve. Additionally, the history of uneven tyre wear on inner edges suggests potential alignment issues or worn steering geometry components that require verification.