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Toyota RAV4

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc

N225 DVRMOT history

N225 DVR is a blue petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 26 Jun 1996. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2022 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 223,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

N225 DVR blue Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2022
Mileage
223,878 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N225 DVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
26 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

N225 DVR was last recorded at 223,878 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 19,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2011: 151,824 miles, lower than 151,929 miles on 23 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,814 miles · 15 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
19,064 miles
Average per year
6,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 223,878 miles
  • 2021 – 204,814 miles
  • 2019 – 191,574 miles
  • 2018 – 185,496 miles
  • 2017 – 183,174 miles
  • 2016 – 180,214 miles
  • 2015 – 177,553 miles
  • 2014 – 172,753 miles
  • 2013 – 161,721 miles
  • 2012 – 156,653 miles
  • 2011 – 151,824 miles
  • 2010 – 147,567 miles
  • 2009 – 141,562 miles
  • 2008 – 135,224 miles
  • 2006 – 124,366 miles
  • 2005 – 109,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail223,878 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe/lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  • AdvisoryN/s/r outer arch corroded

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail223,878 miles (+19,064)13 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,878 miles
    Test number
    679390438229
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe/lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer arch corroded

  2. Pass204,814 miles (+13,240)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    204,814 miles
    Test number
    714845110728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass191,574 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    191,574 miles
    Test number
    495498890408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail191,552 miles (+6,056)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,552 miles
    Test number
    625944415345
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass185,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    185,496 miles
    Test number
    983926546280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail185,496 miles (+2,322)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,496 miles
    Test number
    938328588190
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass183,174 miles (+2,960)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    183,174 miles
    Test number
    625905793868
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass180,214 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    180,214 miles
    Test number
    706766698012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass177,553 miles (+4,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    177,553 miles
    Test number
    427735485182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass172,753 miles (+495)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    172,753 miles
    Test number
    398015484110
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly perished

  11. Fail172,258 miles (+10,537)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,258 miles
    Test number
    779151874171
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly perished

  12. Pass161,721 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    161,721 miles
    Test number
    278769873449
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail161,617 miles (+4,964)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,617 miles
    Test number
    857936073107
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall/tread splitting

  14. Pass156,653 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    156,653 miles
    Test number
    926827372189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,824 miles (-105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    151,824 miles
    Test number
    267615971415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail151,929 miles (+105)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,929 miles
    Test number
    859214671199
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  17. Fail151,824 miles (+4,257)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,824 miles
    Test number
    836415261181
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass147,567 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    147,567 miles
    Test number
    380490360180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded

  19. Fail147,567 miles (+6,005)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,567 miles
    Test number
    723830660184
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded

  20. Pass141,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    141,562 miles
    Test number
    954341379159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail141,562 miles (+6,338)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,562 miles
    Test number
    223738669448
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail135,224 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,224 miles
    Test number
    380917658168
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass135,224 miles (+10,858)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    135,224 miles
    Test number
    943787158121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass124,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    124,366 miles
    Test number
    900630256203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail124,366 miles (+15,351)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,366 miles
    Test number
    482274636220
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail109,015 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,015 miles
    Test number
    190621025211
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about N225 DVR

Does N225 DVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N225 DVR expired on 14 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N225 DVR?
The MOT on N225 DVR expired on 14 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N225 DVR done?
N225 DVR was recorded at 223,878 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 6,681 miles a year.
Has N225 DVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N225 DVR has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on N225 DVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N225 DVR find?
N225 DVR failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn, and 21 more.

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