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N129 RPL

1996 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,336 mi
Last recorded181,336 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 RPL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 181,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repair on exhaust visible but not blowing (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 172,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 172,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 171,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

temp; fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 168,349 miles

Interior nirror not secured to windscreen.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 168,348 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Interior nirror not secured to windscreen.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 159,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shields loose

tempory fuel cap fitted, but sealing OK

throttle sticks

Pass 28 Feb 2012 153,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 153,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 145,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 145,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 135,769 miles

Offside rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2009 128,699 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 128,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 120,217 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 110,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 100,906 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 100,675 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 100,675 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N129 RPL is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N129 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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What year was N129 RPL registered?

N129 RPL is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N129 RPL safe to buy?

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