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N123 NOU

1996 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,469 mi
Last recorded105,469 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 NOU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,469 miles

rear diff bush worn

Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,517 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,517 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,536 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT STILL READABLE

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 93,536 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT STILL READABLE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,521 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Water in the O/s headlamp

Fail 13 Dec 2011 85,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

the battery is loose

the front number plate is broken

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

the battery is loose

the front number plate is broken

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,803 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 79,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 79,620 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 77,480 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 74,091 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 71,822 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 69,024 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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N123 NOU is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N123 NOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N123 NOU registered?

N123 NOU is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N123 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 NOU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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