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JAK 668

1996 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAK 668
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 74,852 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,731 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 72,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 71,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,416 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,555 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Leave on zero, headlights perfect ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 68,555 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Leave on zero, headlights perfect ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,378 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,273 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,399 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,230 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,329 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,862 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 59,862 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,492 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,966 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,228 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,072 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 48,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,528 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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JAK 668 is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JAK 668, 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 JAK 668 registered?

JAK 668 is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is JAK 668 safe to buy?

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