Toyota RAV4

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 30 model years from 169,919 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

169,919

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 was MOT tested 169,919 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 30 model years (1994 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid and petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 17,327 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 28 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Toyota RAV4s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 114,912 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 20,925 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 2487cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

vs average of all models-1% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average-3% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Toyota RAV4 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	98%	43	20,925 mi
2022	96%	874	24,460 mi
2021	96%	17,327	28,263 mi
2020	95%	21,063	37,470 mi
2019	95%	15,813	42,076 mi
2018	91%	12,367	47,872 mi
2017	89%	12,682	58,953 mi
2016	89%	12,934	66,323 mi
2015	88%	8,896	76,597 mi
2014	87%	7,762	84,598 mi
2013	87%	7,737	90,677 mi
2012	85%	2,610	90,323 mi
2011	85%	834	94,363 mi
2010	79%	910	98,211 mi
2009	76%	3,006	113,712 mi
2008	75%	6,232	117,679 mi
2007	74%	6,284	117,871 mi
2006	74%	4,339	112,901 mi
2005	78%	5,924	112,885 mi
2004	76%	5,895	112,590 mi
2003	75%	4,621	119,254 mi
2002	75%	3,459	123,590 mi
2001	74%	1,839	123,791 mi
2000	74%	791	119,583 mi
1999	74%	1,509	119,127 mi
1998	72%	1,871	121,783 mi
1997	68%	939	118,557 mi
1996	70%	696	116,356 mi
1995	72%	559	120,800 mi
1994	76%	103	114,912 mi

Questions about the Toyota RAV4

Is the Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Across its 30 model years in our data (1994 to 2023), the Toyota RAV4 averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 169,919 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.

Which year Toyota RAV4 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 68%, a 28 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.