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Toyota RAV4

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S44 MECMOT history

S44 MEC is a black petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

S44 MEC black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,554 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 MEC was last recorded at 146,554 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 2,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,089 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,465 miles
Average per year
3,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,554 miles
  • 2025 – 144,089 miles
  • 2024 – 137,312 miles
  • 2023 – 127,288 miles
  • 2022 – 120,756 miles
  • 2021 – 114,415 miles
  • 2020 – 108,359 miles
  • 2019 – 102,213 miles
  • 2018 – 97,445 miles
  • 2017 – 95,457 miles
  • 2016 – 94,057 miles
  • 2015 – 92,127 miles
  • 2014 – 90,656 miles
  • 2013 – 88,448 miles
  • 2012 – 86,812 miles
  • 2011 – 84,635 miles
  • 2010 – 81,698 miles
  • 2009 – 78,923 miles
  • 2008 – 76,044 miles
  • 2007 – 73,633 miles
  • 2006 – 69,903 miles
  • 2005 – 66,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,554 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • A?C compressor very noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,554 miles (+2,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,554 miles
    Test number
    209375088941
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,089 miles
    Test number
    710193762439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail144,089 miles (+6,777)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,089 miles
    Test number
    553069493183
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch x2 holes front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch x2 holes front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inner edge and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass137,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,312 miles
    Test number
    799941009444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,312 miles (+10,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,312 miles
    Test number
    372267721333
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,288 miles (+6,532)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,288 miles
    Test number
    489652480695
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,756 miles
    Test number
    953875756599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,756 miles (+6,341)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,756 miles
    Test number
    936464952743
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass114,415 miles (+6,056)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    862502368091
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust heatshield loose. (Rattle)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,359 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    108,359 miles
    Test number
    439239107268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,213 miles
    Test number
    664701429975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,213 miles (+4,768)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,213 miles
    Test number
    748905331332
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass97,445 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,445 miles
    Test number
    726824420830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass95,457 miles (+1,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,457 miles
    Test number
    736366182776
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass94,057 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,057 miles
    Test number
    172954117333
    • AdvisoryA?C compressor very noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail94,057 miles (+1,930)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,057 miles
    Test number
    287741371509
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryA?C compressor very noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass92,127 miles (+1,471)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,127 miles
    Test number
    266882185129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGeneral underside corrosion

  18. Pass90,656 miles (+2,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,656 miles
    Test number
    958830494149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass88,448 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,448 miles
    Test number
    855879683124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,812 miles (+2,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,812 miles
    Test number
    519141992177
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside

  21. Pass84,635 miles (+2,937)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,635 miles
    Test number
    298479681415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside and outside

  22. Pass81,698 miles (+2,775)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    420221390142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  23. Pass78,923 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,923 miles
    Test number
    654112299100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,044 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,044 miles
    Test number
    531577908261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,633 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,633 miles
    Test number
    564112037225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,903 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,903 miles
    Test number
    581588426201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    66,813 miles
    Test number
    492267225292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 MEC

Does S44 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 MEC is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 MEC?
The MOT on S44 MEC is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 MEC done?
S44 MEC was recorded at 146,554 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 3,763 miles a year.
Has S44 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 MEC has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 MEC 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 S44 MEC find?
S44 MEC passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: central oil leak, but not excessive.

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