2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric · SV18 ABC

The most recent MOT, carried out on 28 July 2025 at 63,723 miles, returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories, which points to a stable and well-maintained vehicle. That result follows three equally clean annual passes in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The only blemish in the record is the initial failure on 19 July 2022 at 47,918 miles, yet the car passed just two days later at the same mileage, indicating a minor, quickly rectified fault rather than a systemic problem. Nothing in the history suggests a worsening mechanical trend. The mileage pattern aligns closely with typical usage for an eight-year-old RAV4. The annual intervals show roughly 4,930 miles between July 2022 and June 2023, around 4,730 miles to July 2024, and then 6,150 miles to the July 2025 test, averaging about 7,965 miles per year. These are consistent inspection gaps with no evidence of prolonged standing or sudden heavy use. One practical point stands out: the current MOT certificate expired on 27 July 2026, so a fresh test should be arranged before purchase to confirm the car still meets standards. Because the DVSA record contains no advisories, there are no recurring faults to chase. That said, the light annual mileage means a buyer should inspect brake discs for surface corrosion and binding callipers, particularly at the rear, and check suspension bushes and coil springs for perished rubber or impact damage. Tyre age matters more than tread depth on a lightly used vehicle, so verify sidewall cracking and the date codes. The 2022 failure was resolved promptly, but a pre-purchase inspection should still confirm the underside remains free from structural corrosion, which is the main long-term risk on a vehicle of this age.