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M50 SDL

1996 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,099 mi
Last recorded118,099 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 SDL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 118,099 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Fail 21 May 2012 118,099 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 27 May 2011 116,471 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill and dor shut

Fail 20 May 2011 116,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill and dor shut

Pass 18 Mar 2010 109,210 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 103,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 103,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 100,174 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 100,170 miles

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

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)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,288 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 94,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 88,410 miles

near side front and off side rear tyre edges wearing

near side rear tyre on legal limit

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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M50 SDL is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M50 SDL, 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 M50 SDL registered?

M50 SDL is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is M50 SDL safe to buy?

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