1996 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · N851 CVC
1996 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 190,691 km. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 190,691 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N851 CVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 190,691 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N851 CVC 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 Rav-4 (N851 CVC) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
N851 CVC Odometer History
- 13/07/2023188,978 mi
- 14/07/2023188,978 mi
- 15/07/2024189,730 mi+752 mi
- 09/07/2025190,092 mi+362 mi
- 13/07/2026190,691 km
Average of roughly 571 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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