Toyota RAV4: suspension MOT failures
Of the 729,523 Toyota RAV4 MOT tests in this dataset, 7.0% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 1994 and 1997 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 361 | 15.2% |
| 1995 | 1,634 | 13.7% |
| 1996 | 2,513 | 14.0% |
| 1997 | 3,402 | 15.2% |
| 1998 | 5,666 | 13.3% |
| 1999 | 4,803 | 12.9% |
| 2000 | 5,844 | 11.6% |
| 2001 | 13,580 | 11.8% |
| 2002 | 24,361 | 11.1% |
| 2003 | 33,506 | 11.4% |
| 2004 | 41,781 | 11.0% |
| 2005 | 45,348 | 10.5% |
| 2006 | 39,501 | 13.9% |
| 2007 | 41,970 | 13.7% |
| 2008 | 34,103 | 12.6% |
| 2009 | 21,020 | 10.3% |
| 2010 | 24,726 | 8.3% |
| 2011 | 22,834 | 7.1% |
| 2012 | 19,984 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 34,474 | 3.3% |
| 2014 | 35,104 | 3.9% |
| 2015 | 31,020 | 3.7% |
| 2016 | 42,807 | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 43,291 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 40,186 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 38,862 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 38,458 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 26,536 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 290 | 0.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.