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P688 KWJ

1996 Toyota RAV-4 GX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,629 mi
Last recorded56,629 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota RAV-4 GX96,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 KWJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV-4 GX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 56,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded and front brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre bald on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,629 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and front brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre bald on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,484 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 47,369 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre very low

near side rear tyre very low

Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P688 KWJ is a 1996 Toyota RAV-4 GX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P688 KWJ, 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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P688 KWJ is a 1996 Toyota RAV-4 GX, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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