Toyota Rav-4
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 54,622 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
54,622
Best Year
2014 (87%)
Years Covered
21
How reliable is the Toyota Rav-4?
Toyota Rav-4 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 87% | 2,314 | 89,044 mi |
| 2013 | 86% | 2,378 | 89,784 mi |
| 2012 | 83% | 2,968 | 92,727 mi |
| 2011 | 81% | 5,769 | 101,091 mi |
| 2010 | 81% | 5,925 | 108,667 mi |
| 2009 | 80% | 2,815 | 111,891 mi |
| 2008 | 75% | 2,882 | 118,412 mi |
| 2007 | 73% | 4,787 | 124,487 mi |
| 2006 | 72% | 5,749 | 125,232 mi |
| 2005 | 76% | 5,613 | 120,527 mi |
| 2004 | 75% | 4,420 | 119,012 mi |
| 2003 | 75% | 3,314 | 120,017 mi |
| 2002 | 74% | 2,212 | 116,302 mi |
| 2001 | 76% | 1,327 | 120,035 mi |
| 2000 | 76% | 463 | 112,097 mi |
| 1999 | 73% | 447 | 124,230 mi |
| 1998 | 73% | 482 | 122,929 mi |
| 1997 | 71% | 447 | 121,927 mi |
| 1996 | 72% | 204 | 122,888 mi |
| 1995 | 63% | 67 | 126,943 mi |
| 1994 | 77% | 39 | 129,896 mi |
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About the Toyota Rav-4
The Toyota Rav-4 has been tested 54,622 times in 2024 MOT data across 21 model years (1994 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2014 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 2,314 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer TOYOTA RAV-4s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 129,896 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 89,044 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Rav-4 is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
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