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KAY 108L

1996 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAY 108L
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 134,806 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 134,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 120,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 120,415 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre tread splitting

Pass 16 Apr 2010 110,746 miles

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

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

Front brakes rate of effort/increase poor

Pass 25 Apr 2009 99,595 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine burning oil

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

no oil showing on dip stick (topped up)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 99,595 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine burning oil

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

no oil showing on dip stick (topped up)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,212 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe heat sheild rattling

Fail 16 Apr 2008 86,212 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe heat sheild rattling

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,880 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield rattles

Fail 13 Apr 2007 66,880 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield rattles

Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,868 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 49,868 miles

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

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

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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KAY 108L is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KAY 108L, 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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KAY 108L is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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