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J90 RAV

1996 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,556 mi
Last recorded169,556 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 RAV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 169,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 169,556 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 166,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lambda area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 166,538 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lambda area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer wing holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 161,172 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2022 161,170 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2021 157,332 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2021 157,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 153,038 miles

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2020 153,038 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019
Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,063 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 140,042 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 134,789 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 129,581 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 127,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 127,661 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 125,264 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 125,264 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 123,699 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 119,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 119,722 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 115,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 110,089 miles

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2008 106,586 miles

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers door difficult to open from inside

Pass 2 Jan 2007 101,345 miles

Nearside rear light cluster taped up

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 101,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear light cluster taped up

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 91,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 91,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

heat sheild loose on exhuast

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 RAV is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 J90 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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J90 RAV is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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