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Toyota RAV-4

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

R448 TFRMOT history

R448 TFR is a blue petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 24 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

R448 TFR blue Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,348 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R448 TFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R448 TFR was last recorded at 74,348 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,348 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,348 miles
  • 2025 – 71,370 miles
  • 2024 – 68,669 miles
  • 2023 – 63,400 miles
  • 2022 – 58,980 miles
  • 2021 – 56,154 miles
  • 2019 – 52,664 miles
  • 2018 – 47,881 miles
  • 2017 – 44,956 miles
  • 2016 – 41,875 miles
  • 2015 – 38,976 miles
  • 2014 – 35,457 miles
  • 2013 – 30,666 miles
  • 2012 – 25,807 miles
  • 2011 – 21,523 miles
  • 2010 – 17,514 miles
  • 2009 – 17,500 miles
  • 2007 – 17,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,348 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion noted on front suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion noted on inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Handbrake will soon require adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Cv boot deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,348 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    260300953749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail74,348 miles (+2,978)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    283966791151
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass71,370 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,370 miles
    Test number
    426994831839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted on front suspension
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted on inner sills
    • AdvisoryHandbrake will soon require adjustment or repair
  4. Fail71,370 miles (+2,701)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,370 miles
    Test number
    944461555607
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted on front suspension
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted on inner sills
    • AdvisoryHandbrake will soon require adjustment or repair
  5. Pass68,669 miles (+5,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,669 miles
    Test number
    538405435250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass63,400 miles (+4,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    762983832262
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak rad small leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass58,980 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    207283486884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail58,954 miles (+2,800)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    263401121015
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass56,154 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,154 miles
    Test number
    221565203149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass52,664 miles (+4,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,664 miles
    Test number
    754263762970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass47,881 miles (+2,925)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,881 miles
    Test number
    965277438379
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres perished and splitting
  12. Pass44,956 miles (+3,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,956 miles
    Test number
    113658513045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  13. Pass41,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    716040780214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,875 miles (+2,899)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    146171259307
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass38,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    507786715257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,976 miles (+3,519)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    229246015290
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass35,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,457 miles
    Test number
    335165524204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail35,457 miles (+4,791)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,457 miles
    Test number
    867105224256
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass30,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,666 miles
    Test number
    978082933281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,666 miles (+4,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,666 miles
    Test number
    988812923299
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass25,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,807 miles
    Test number
    478471422278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,807 miles (+4,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,807 miles
    Test number
    399471922231
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Fail21,523 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,523 miles
    Test number
    446208721279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  24. Pass21,523 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,523 miles
    Test number
    949468121219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,514 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,514 miles
    Test number
    801589310229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,500 miles (+36)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,500 miles
    Test number
    814607819233
    • DangerousN/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking excessivly on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail17,464 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,464 miles
    Test number
    120420797110
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  28. Pass17,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,464 miles
    Test number
    604530697129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R448 TFR

Does R448 TFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R448 TFR is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R448 TFR?
The MOT on R448 TFR is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R448 TFR done?
R448 TFR was recorded at 74,348 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,046 miles a year.
Has R448 TFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R448 TFR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R448 TFR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R448 TFR find?
R448 TFR passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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