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2016 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · PL16 AEC

PL16 AEC

2016 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 53,558 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA RAV4
Year / Origin
2016 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
53,558 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1987cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2016 Toyota RAV4 shows a generally consistent maintenance history, with the most recent test in December 2025 at 53,558 miles passing with no recorded defects. This indicates the vehicle is currently in a stable state of roadworthiness. However, the record reveals a specific failure in December 2021 at 37,995 miles where the tester flagged both nearside and offside rear suspension bushes as excessively worn. This issue was addressed prior to the subsequent test in December 2022, suggesting the previous owner attended to necessary repairs once faults were identified. The vehicle has covered relatively low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 5,350 miles per year over the seven-year period. The progression from 28,854 miles in 2019 to 53,558 miles in 2025 shows steady, predictable usage patterns. This low mileage often results in less wear on mechanical components like the engine and gearbox compared to high-mileage motorway counterparts. There is no evidence of rapid mileage spikes or long gaps in testing that would suggest neglect or prolonged storage. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension during a physical inspection, as the bushes were previously a point of failure. While the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests show no recurring issues in this area, the lack of advisories regarding brake corrosion or structural corrosion in recent years is a positive sign. The overall data suggests a vehicle that has been maintained well enough to pass annual inspections without major mechanical or structural failures being flagged in the recent history.
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PL16 AEC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
  • 53,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

PL16 AEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Jul 2026, 07:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Toyota Rav4 (PL16 AEC) between December 2021 and December 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

PL16 AEC Mileage History

  1. 31/12/202137,995 mi
  2. 09/12/202242,080 mi+4,085 mi
  3. 15/12/202346,013 mi+3,933 mi
  4. 13/12/202449,704 mi+3,691 mi
  5. 10/12/202553,558 mi+3,854 mi

Average of roughly 3,947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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