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N101 NNJ

1996 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,789 mi
Last recorded101,789 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 NNJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 101,789 miles

Engine oil level presented on minimum mark

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OS Headlight slightly damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2025 101,788 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil level presented on minimum mark

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OS Headlight slightly damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,017 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 95,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,547 miles

Central Front exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 90,547 miles

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

Central Front exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,789 miles

Central Front Lower heat shield lose not likely to fall off

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

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak bottom radiator hose slight leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Seats missing at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,953 miles

All tyres perished/cracked

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,169 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,307 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,876 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 44,531 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,365 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,428 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,827 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 40,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,969 miles

unable to see front pads fully

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,440 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,610 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,743 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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N101 NNJ is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N101 NNJ, 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 N101 NNJ registered?

N101 NNJ is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N101 NNJ safe to buy?

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