2017 Toyota RAV4 B-Ness ED+ HEV TSS 4X2CVT 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · WN17 GCX

The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently compromised following a failure on June 7, 2026 at 84,352 miles. While the previous four tests showed a clean record with no defects reported, the most recent result indicates a mechanical or equipment failure that requires immediate attention before the car can be considered roadworthy. The maintenance trend was stable for several years leading up, but the sudden failure suggests a component has reached the end of its service life or suffered an acute fault. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,372 miles per year. Between April 2022 at 50,854 miles and June 2025 at 78,270 miles, the car covered over 27,000 miles, maintaining steady usage intervals. This regularity suggests consistent operation rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for hybrid battery health and brake components. The lack of advisories across five years of testing implies the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a standard until the recent failure. A buyer must investigate the specific reason for the June 2026 failure to determine if the issue is a minor consumable or a more significant mechanical fault. Given the history of no prior structural or corrosion issues, the focus should remain on items that typically fail without warning, such as emissions, lighting, or brake system components. Since the record shows no previous advisories, a physical inspection of the hybrid braking system and suspension bushings is advised to ensure that the recent failure is not symptomatic of a deeper wear pattern across the drivetrain or chassis.