MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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)
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)
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))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
oil leak from engine poss rocker gasket
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
Nearside Rear front of wheel arch corroded but not affecting strength of prescribed area
Oil leak ()
both front outer CV gaiters starting to perish
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
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
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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
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)
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
front brake hoses are starting to perrish
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
slight imbalance to rear brakes
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)
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)
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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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