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FLZ 1236

1996 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,389 mi
Last recorded131,389 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 1236
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 131,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 126,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 119,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 113,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 104,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 95,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 87,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,413 miles

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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FLZ 1236 is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLZ 1236, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLZ 1236 registered?

FLZ 1236 is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is FLZ 1236 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 1236 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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