MOT reliability
Toyota Caravan
7 vehicles · 137 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Toyota Caravan vehicles and 137 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Caravan has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 213,283 miles.
7
Vehicles
137
MOT tests
9,734
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Caravan problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Caravan MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Body & structure11%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering4%
Toyota Caravan pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 71% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (2)
Most common Toyota Caravan MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Caravan MOT tests:
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (12 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (9 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (9 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (4 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
Toyota Caravan pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 38 | 82% | 142,650 |
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 196,472 |
| 2009 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 152,794 |
| 2007 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 363,872 |
| 1999 | 1 | 27 | 63% | 211,728 |
| 1998 | 1 | 20 | 70% | 282,818 |
Toyota Caravan reliability FAQ
Across 7 Toyota Caravan vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Caravan MOT issues are:
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Toyota Caravan in our data has covered around
213,283 miles.
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