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N131 JFM

1996 Toyota RAV4

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

184,857 mi
Last recorded184,857 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 JFM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 184,857 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion to some areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake back plates slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 184,857 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion to some areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake back plates slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 184,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine idle running slightly high

Pass 6 Jan 2023 184,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 184,731 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all front steering and suspension component dust covers deteriorated

brake backing plates corroded

cv gaiters perished

rear valance corroded but not structural

underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily corroded (STRONG ADVISE)

Fail 10 May 2021 184,707 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking and likely to affect emissions and dense blue smoke emitted from tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blade rubbers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all front steering and suspension component dust covers deteriorated

brake backing plates corroded

cv gaiters perished

rear valance corroded but not structural

underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily corroded (STRONG ADVISE)

Fail 26 Jan 2021 184,707 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both brake back plates corroded

Nearside Rear valance / box section corroded ( non prescribed area)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres and near wear limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 184,012 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

oil leak from engine poss rocker gasket

Fail 27 Mar 2019 183,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

oil leak from engine poss rocker gasket

Pass 22 Mar 2018 181,464 miles

Nearside Rear front of wheel arch corroded but not affecting strength of prescribed area

Oil leak ()

both front outer CV gaiters starting to perish

Fail 9 Mar 2018 181,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear front of wheel arch corroded but not affecting strength of prescribed area

Oil leak ()

both front outer CV gaiters starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2017 177,827 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded on outer skin, sill block end still okay

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

inner sills starting to corrode at rear

Pass 16 Mar 2016 173,210 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroding on outer skin, sill block end still okay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 169,851 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 169,734 miles

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 167,244 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear cross member corroded

slight oil leak

starting to corrode at ends of sills on lip

Pass 20 Mar 2013 161,637 miles

front brake hoses are starting to perrish

Pass 28 Mar 2012 156,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2011 150,630 miles

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2010 143,935 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 137,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 132,738 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 124,064 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 124,064 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 117,376 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 117,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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N131 JFM is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N131 JFM, 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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N131 JFM is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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