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N131 LBV

1996 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,994 mi
Last recorded74,994 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 LBV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,994 miles

o/s/f tyre age cracking

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 16 Sep 2015 74,994 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre age cracking

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,006 miles

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

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres age cracking

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,006 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres age cracking

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,416 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,657 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,693 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,649 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 47,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,399 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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N131 LBV is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N131 LBV, 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 N131 LBV registered?

N131 LBV is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N131 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N131 LBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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