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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.

R765 PEF grey Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass56,683 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. Pass53,638 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,638 miles
    Test number
    726365918427
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked between tread
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass41,937 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    830025788010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,891 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,891 miles
    Test number
    721389787068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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