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N138 MGK

1996 Toyota RAV4

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,319 mi
Last recorded124,319 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV4102,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 MGK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 124,319 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside/ deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heavy oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2017 124,247 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch marked by chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch marked by chalk (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside/ deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heavy oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 115,646 miles

corrosion to both rear inner/outer wheel arches

rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,432 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear both tyres slightly perished

both front tyres ageing and cracking

exhaust corroded

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,432 miles

Front brake pads wearing

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear both tyres slightly perished

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

both front tyres ageing and cracking

exhaust corroded

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 102,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 63,625 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,480 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 58,480 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 47,677 miles

screw in left rear tyre.

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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N138 MGK is a 1996 Toyota RAV4 in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N138 MGK, 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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N138 MGK is a 1996 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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