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N135 JLU

1996 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,598 mi
Last recorded178,598 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 JLU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 178,598 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 178,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 172,921 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 172,921 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 160,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 158,635 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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N135 JLU is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N135 JLU, 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 N135 JLU registered?

N135 JLU is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N135 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N135 JLU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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