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N134 RPL

1996 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,256 mi
Last recorded113,256 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 RPL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,256 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 113,186 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)

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 108,960 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both outer front drive shaft gaiters slightly perished

both sides front lower suspension arm outer ball joints retaining nuts very rusty

engine oil on low mark

nearside rear registration lamp bulb slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2012 108,935 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both outer front drive shaft gaiters slightly perished

both sides front lower suspension arm outer ball joints retaining nuts very rusty

engine oil on low mark

nearside rear registration lamp bulb slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 2 May 2011 101,823 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steeing pipes corroded

underside heavily waxed

Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehicle heavily waxed

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,814 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,733 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,295 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,723 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front inner brake pads getting worn

general underside of vehicle getting rusty in places

Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,305 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 52,304 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N134 RPL is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N134 RPL, 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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N134 RPL is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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