1996 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · J90 RAV
1996 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 May 1996. Recorded mileage 169,556 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J90 RAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 169,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J90 RAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Rav4 (J90 RAV) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
J90 RAV Mileage History
- 05/09/2022161,172 mi
- 01/09/2023166,538 mi+5,366 mi
- 05/09/2023166,538 mi
- 02/09/2024169,556 mi+3,018 mi
- 05/09/2024169,556 mi
Average of roughly 4,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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