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P35 RNE

1996 Toyota Rav 4

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Rav 4111,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 RNE
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 107,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 106,740 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,947 miles

Offside Front outer sill repaired but not prescribed area

Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,079 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front outer sill repaired but not prescribed area

Pass 20 Sep 2021 104,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outer sill holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 100,015 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,520 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 98,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,241 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 97,152 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,817 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,139 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 92,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,469 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2012 87,011 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,011 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 82,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 65,725 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 65,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 56,512 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,512 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,624 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 48,624 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,503 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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P35 RNE is a 1996 Toyota Rav 4 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 111,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P35 RNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P35 RNE registered?

P35 RNE is a 1996 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P35 RNE safe to buy?

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