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J90 JHS

1996 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,181 mi
Last recorded123,181 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 JHS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 123,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,609 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S and N/S cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S and N/S cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 119,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracked inside tread

Fail 22 Aug 2023 119,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracked inside tread

Pass 30 Aug 2022 117,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 115,654 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 114,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,043 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 113,043 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,348 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,013 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,524 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 102,523 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,623 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,124 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Aug 2012 95,130 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,706 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system temporary repaired

Fail 31 Aug 2011 93,702 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system temporary repaired

Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,775 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 85,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 82,027 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 82,027 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 79,063 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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J90 JHS is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J90 JHS, 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 J90 JHS registered?

J90 JHS is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is J90 JHS safe to buy?

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