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J500 RAV

1996 Toyota RAV4

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 RAV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,909 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,425 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,876 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 77,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 143,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 135,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 129,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 125,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Noise to CAT box when accellerating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J500 RAV is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J500 RAV, 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 J500 RAV registered?

J500 RAV is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J500 RAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 RAV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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