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Toyota RAV4

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S57 RCJMOT history

S57 RCJ is a black petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

S57 RCJ black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,116 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 RCJ
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
26 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 RCJ was last recorded at 135,116 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2024: 132,531 miles, lower than 171,126 miles on 14 Aug 2023.

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
134,020 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,096 miles
Average per year
3,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,116 miles
  • 2025 – 134,020 miles
  • 2024 – 132,531 miles
  • 2023 – 171,126 miles
  • 2022 – 129,024 miles
  • 2021 – 128,189 miles
  • 2020 – 126,030 miles
  • 2019 – 123,782 miles
  • 2018 – 121,396 miles
  • 2017 – 117,636 miles
  • 2016 – 113,438 miles
  • 2015 – 107,863 miles
  • 2014 – 103,636 miles
  • 2013 – 98,080 miles
  • 2012 – 92,023 miles
  • 2011 – 85,578 miles
  • 2010 – 80,437 miles
  • 2009 – 74,742 miles
  • 2008 – 70,587 miles
  • 2007 – 65,301 miles
  • 2006 – 58,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,116 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Seepage (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,116 miles (+1,096)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,116 miles
    Test number
    371774652084
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Seepage (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass134,020 miles (+1,489)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,020 miles
    Test number
    663700278766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear both inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded

  3. Pass132,531 miles (-38,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,531 miles
    Test number
    213393405299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass171,126 miles (+42,102)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,126 miles
    Test number
    661313724328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,024 miles (+835)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,024 miles
    Test number
    818892955902
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass128,189 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,189 miles
    Test number
    253815217101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,030 miles
    Test number
    446798162784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,030 miles (+2,248)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,030 miles
    Test number
    306349706231
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,782 miles (+2,386)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,782 miles
    Test number
    764559151751
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass121,396 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,396 miles
    Test number
    390863334838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,636 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,636 miles
    Test number
    514414222388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,438 miles (+5,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,438 miles
    Test number
    298617334520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass107,863 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,863 miles
    Test number
    866487915262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,636 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,636 miles
    Test number
    315897514483
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass103,636 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,636 miles
    Test number
    849897314296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    347700723492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,080 miles (+6,057)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    315639513440
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass92,023 miles (+6,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    955019312276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass85,578 miles (+5,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,578 miles
    Test number
    428039501255
    • 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)

  20. Pass80,437 miles (+5,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,437 miles
    Test number
    533452520265
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass74,742 miles (+4,155)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,742 miles
    Test number
    160805529284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mmm

  22. Pass70,587 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    483027228297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,586 miles (+5,285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,586 miles
    Test number
    794836728266
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass65,301 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    941721547255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    673456636251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S57 RCJ

Does S57 RCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S57 RCJ is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S57 RCJ?
The MOT on S57 RCJ is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S57 RCJ done?
S57 RCJ was recorded at 135,116 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,841 miles a year.
Has S57 RCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 RCJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S57 RCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S57 RCJ find?
S57 RCJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seepage; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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