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N109 PYF

1996 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,273 mi
Last recorded89,273 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 PYF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also all of exhaust system corroded and perishing (6.1.2 (a))

all of front and rear suspension parts starting to rust

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,599 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 87,599 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT BINDING ON O/S/F BRAKE

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,391 miles

BOTH CV GAITORS PERISHED

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 77,352 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH CV GAITORS PERISHED

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,379 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT NOT PRESENT

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY DAMP AND GAITORS TORN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 73,335 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

AIR BAG LIGHT NOT PRESENT

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY DAMP AND GAITORS TORN

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 71,611 miles

air bag light not working

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre wear noted

rear seat belts not checked seat lifted

slight damage to the front number plate

Fail 12 Dec 2015 71,611 miles

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

air bag light not working

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre wear noted

rear seat belts not checked seat lifted

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,217 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

air bag light not working

both front shock aborber inner gaiters split

rust noted on the rear suspension surports

wearing noted on the off side front tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2014 71,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

air bag light not working

both front shock aborber inner gaiters split

rust noted on the rear suspension surports

wearing noted on the off side front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

air bag light not working

front suspension leg covers damaged both

rear seat not in use unable to check seat belts

Fail 30 Nov 2013 69,957 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

air bag light not working

front suspension leg covers damaged both

rear seat not in use unable to check seat belts

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,404 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODED

Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,404 miles

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

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODED

Fail 25 Feb 2012 66,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front suspension strut covers wear noted both sides

Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,693 miles

BOOT NOT OPENING - FLOOR INSPECTED THROUGH REAR SEATS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F & N/S/R TYRE INNER SWIDEWALLS CRACKED

Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,938 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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N109 PYF is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N109 PYF, 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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N109 PYF is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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