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N130 OWO

1996 Toyota RAV4

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,054 mi
Last recorded215,054 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 OWO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 215,054 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TEST

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 215,054 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL/ INNER SILL/ FLOOR TO SILL AND REAR INNER ARCH HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL/ INNER ARCH HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TEST

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 207,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seats removed at time of test

underside of vehicle corroded in several places of which none in prescribed areas

Fail 16 Dec 2017 207,915 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seats removed at time of test

underside of vehicle corroded in several places of which none in prescribed areas

Pass 16 Dec 2016 200,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seats removed at time of test

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 200,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and nearside front tunnel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2015 188,921 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 177,973 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 177,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 168,500 miles

rear axle 'diff' rubber mount worn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 163,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 156,102 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 147,840 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 147,633 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 135,863 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 125,168 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 125,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 114,034 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 114,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 99,984 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 81,742 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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N130 OWO is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N130 OWO, 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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N130 OWO is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 January 1996.

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