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N957 HWW

1996 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,680 mi
Last recorded99,680 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV-4 GX96,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 HWW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 99,680 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 99,557 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 96,980 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 96,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 92,940 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 88,956 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 88,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV-4 GX?

Based on 903 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 33
position lamp(s) not working 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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N957 HWW is a 1996 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Toyota RAV-4 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,410 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 RAV-4 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N957 HWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV-4 GX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota RAV-4 GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N957 HWW registered?

N957 HWW is a 1996 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N957 HWW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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