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N133 XOH

1996 Toyota RAV4

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,722 mi
Last recorded157,722 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 XOH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 157,722 miles

*BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATES CORRODED*

*REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BUSH WORN*

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged *LOCK RELEASE BUTTON DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING OPERATION* (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING (215/70/16 100T)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 157,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively *EXCESSIVELY SPLIT* (3.4 (b) (ii))

*BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATES CORRODED*

*REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BUSH WORN*

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged *LOCK RELEASE BUTTON DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING OPERATION* (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING (215/70/16 100T)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 149,282 miles

Rear axle diff mounting bush worn.

Temp repair on rear exhaust system

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front disc back plates corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2024 149,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH 215.70.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle diff mounting bush worn.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Temp repair on rear exhaust system

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front disc back plates corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 139,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 138,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 130,847 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,376 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,650 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 123,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,636 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,080 miles

emissions slow to react

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,376 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 95,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,080 miles

has had windscreen repair done

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 71,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,939 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 57,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 45,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,164 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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N133 XOH is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N133 XOH, 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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N133 XOH is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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