2002 Toyota RAV-4 1.8L Petrol · PN52 CFP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test on November 12, 2025, at62,342 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The most recent test involved an initial failure on the same day as the pass, which suggests the current or previous owner was willing to rectify identified issues to meet DVSA standards rather than allowing defects to persist between tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between the June 2022 test and the July 2023 test, during which the car covered only 46 miles. This pattern of very low annual mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components but increases the risk of rubber-based parts degrading, such as seals, suspension bushes, and brake lines due to long periods of inactivity. While the provided record does not list specific mechanical reasons for the failures, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and chassis. Toyota vehicles of this era and mileage are prone to corrosion in the s sills, rear wheel arches, and subframe mounting points. Given the low usage, the inspector should specifically check for seized brake calipers and perished rubber components, which frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods.