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Toyota RAV4 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Toyota RAV4 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 856 for sale right now.
Our take on the Toyota RAV4
A 2023 Toyota RAV4 typically advertises at €37,950 and a 2018 one at €17,950, so it loses roughly 14% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 8%. At the NCT, the 2011–2022 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.5 hybrid is the most common engine (96% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 400k km.
Check a Toyota RAV4's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Toyota RAV4 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €53,000 | 1k km | 25 |
| 2025 | €45,900 | 24k km | 49 |
| 2024 | €41,450 | 44k km | 176 |
| 2023 | €37,950 | 62k km | 150 |
| 2022 | €34,950 | 78k km | 142 |
| 2021 | €31,000 | 89k km | 118 |
| 2020 | €28,950 | 93k km | 49 |
| 2019 | €26,500 | 121k km | 47 |
| 2018 | €17,950 | 165k km | 22 |
| 2017 | €14,950 | 178k km | 21 |
| 2016 | €11,950 | 209k km | 34 |
| 2015 | €13,000 | 164k km | 7 |
| 2014 | €8,500 | 253k km | 11 |
Toyota RAV4 NCT pass rate
How often Toyota RAV4s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 88% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 86% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 86% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 74% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 74% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 62% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 65% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 65% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 58% | 46% | |
| 2011 | 50% | 38% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Toyota RAV4 fails: safety equipment (5.3% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (2.4% of tests), wheels & tyres (2.4% of tests), steering & suspension (1% of tests).
Common Toyota RAV4 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€200 | 658 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~280k km | ~€200 | 29 |
2.0 Diesel: usual problem: head gasket and oil burning on 2.2s.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Toyota RAV4
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Toyota RAV4
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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