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F8 BEE

1996 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,315 mi
Last recorded194,315 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 BEE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 194,315 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 194,313 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 183,566 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 183,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 174,345 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 163,781 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 153,984 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 153,984 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 146,754 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 146,754 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 136,355 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 136,355 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 127,801 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 120,372 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 120,372 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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F8 BEE is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 102,982 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F8 BEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F8 BEE registered?

F8 BEE is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is F8 BEE safe to buy?

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