
Toyota RAV4
Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc
R765 PEFMOT history
R765 PEF is a grey petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 28 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 56,683 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R765 PEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- RAV4
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 28 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R765 PEF was last recorded at 56,683 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 55,742 miles · 2 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 941 miles
- Average per year
- 1,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,683 miles
- 2024 – 55,742 miles
- 2022 – 55,180 miles
- 2021 – 54,450 miles
- 2020 – 53,638 miles
- 2015 – 52,774 miles
- 2014 – 51,877 miles
- 2013 – 50,310 miles
- 2012 – 49,811 miles
- 2011 – 48,006 miles
- 2010 – 46,283 miles
- 2009 – 44,374 miles
- 2008 – 41,937 miles
- 2007 – 39,891 miles
- 2006 – 36,398 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySlight travel in brake pedal
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,683 miles (+941)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 56,683 miles
- Test number
- 928457336900
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight travel in brake pedal
Pass55,742 miles (+562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 55,742 miles
- Test number
- 801119982384
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEntire Underside of Vehicle Heavily Covered in Thick Underseal
Pass55,180 miles (+134)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 55,180 miles
- Test number
- 865236860844
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail55,046 miles (+596)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,046 miles
- Test number
- 308916888207
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass54,450 miles (+812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 54,450 miles
- Test number
- 734520134890
- AdvisoryRear Both rear bump stops broken off
Pass53,638 miles (+29)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 53,638 miles
- Test number
- 726365918427
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked between tread
Fail53,609 miles (+835)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,609 miles
- Test number
- 360416435280
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked between tread
- AdvisoryCatalytic converter internals rattling
Pass52,774 miles (+897)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 52,774 miles
- Test number
- 415273915131
- NoteNearside front tyre has bad splits between treads
Pass51,877 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 51,877 miles
- Test number
- 736592674092
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail51,877 miles (+1,567)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,877 miles
- Test number
- 145711974429
- FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,310 miles (+499)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 50,310 miles
- Test number
- 299956383044
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass49,811 miles (+1,805)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 49,811 miles
- Test number
- 567000192022
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass48,006 miles (+1,723)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,006 miles
- Test number
- 895566871089
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,283 miles (+1,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 46,283 miles
- Test number
- 384913180025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass44,374 miles (+2,437)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 44,374 miles
- Test number
- 100510999473
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass41,937 miles (+2,046)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,937 miles
- Test number
- 830025788010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,891 miles (+3,493)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,891 miles
- Test number
- 721389787068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,398 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 36,398 miles
- Test number
- 740356076039
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R765 PEF
- Does R765 PEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R765 PEF is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R765 PEF?
- The MOT on R765 PEF is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R765 PEF done?
- R765 PEF was recorded at 56,683 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,024 miles a year.
- Has R765 PEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R765 PEF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on R765 PEF 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 R765 PEF find?
- R765 PEF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; slight travel in brake pedal.
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