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N102 RPL

1996 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

123,523 mi
Last recorded123,523 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 RPL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

not all brake pipes visible

Fail 31 Jan 2024 123,521 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

not all brake pipes visible

Pass 12 Dec 2022 121,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 120,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 120,442 miles

Emissions not tested major leak manifold area (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,290 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLIGHTS NEAR DEFINITION LIMIT (4.1.4 (b))

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 119,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLIGHTS NEAR DEFINITION LIMIT (4.1.4 (b))

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front brake back plates corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

both headlights nearing definition limit

both rear shock absorbers leaking, but not excessively

corrosion front subframe

corrosion rear inner sills

offside front brake pipe nearing corrosion limit

offside front hose ferrule corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated and slight blow

rear trailing arm mounting area corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 118,651 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front brake back plates corroded

both headlights output reduced

corrosion front subframe

corrosion front suspension arms

rear exhaust box deteriorated and slight blow

rear trailing arm mounting area corroded

slight corrosion rear inner sills

slight corrosion rear section front to rear brake pipe

Fail 13 Aug 2018 118,651 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front brake back plates corroded

both headlights output reduced

corrosion front subframe

corrosion front suspension arms

rear exhaust box deteriorated and slight blow

rear trailing arm mounting area corroded

slight corrosion rear inner sills

slight corrosion rear section front to rear brake pipe

Pass 13 May 2017 118,258 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front brake back plates corroded

corrosion front subframe

corrosion front suspension arms

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

offside rear tyre badly cracked and low inner edge

slight corrosion rear section front to rear brake pipe

Fail 13 May 2017 118,258 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

both front brake back plates corroded

corrosion front subframe

corrosion front suspension arms

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

offside rear tyre badly cracked and low inner edge

slight corrosion rear section front to rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear bump rubber missing

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear bump rubber misssing

fuel pipes corroded by fuel tank

oil leaks from engine

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,043 miles

battery needs securing

petrol filler neck corroded behind plastic cover

rear axle bushes worn causing a knock

Fail 9 Apr 2015 115,043 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

battery needs securing

petrol filler neck corroded behind plastic cover

rear axle bushes worn causing a knock

Pass 16 Apr 2014 112,642 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing sill inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2014 112,642 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted not allowing sill inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,848 miles

corrosion affecting suspension components

front brake pads worn low

nearside front disc worn

rear wiper blade split

sill covers brackets corroding both sides

Fail 22 May 2012 107,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 107,437 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 105,122 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 105,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 102,914 miles

small nail in both rear tyres

front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 18 May 2010 102,914 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front tyres worn on outside edges

small nail in both rear tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2009 100,078 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 100,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 92,010 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)

advise n/s/f wearing off on outside edge

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on outside edges

Fail 13 Feb 2008 92,010 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

advise n/s/f wearing off on outside edge

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on outside edges

Pass 10 Feb 2007 87,041 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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N102 RPL is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 N102 RPL, 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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N102 RPL is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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