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M55 RAV

1996 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,125 mi
Last recorded147,125 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 RAV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 147,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle undercarriage corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 146,002 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,132 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 142,147 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 142,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 138,812 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Nov 2012 136,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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 26 Nov 2011 134,096 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 134,074 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 131,483 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 131,459 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)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 128,123 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 124,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 121,029 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 114,147 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 105,527 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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M55 RAV is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M55 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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What year was M55 RAV registered?

M55 RAV is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for M55 RAV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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