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Toyota RAV4

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S83 LNKMOT history

S83 LNK is a blue petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

S83 LNK blue Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2026
Mileage
140,636 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S83 LNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S83 LNK was last recorded at 140,636 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 11,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,726 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,910 miles
Average per year
5,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,636 miles
  • 2025 – 128,726 miles
  • 2024 – 117,650 miles
  • 2023 – 104,416 miles
  • 2022 – 93,424 miles
  • 2021 – 84,147 miles
  • 2020 – 82,080 miles
  • 2019 – 78,626 miles
  • 2018 – 77,136 miles
  • 2017 – 73,128 miles
  • 2016 – 69,422 miles
  • 2015 – 65,961 miles
  • 2014 – 61,798 miles
  • 2013 – 57,697 miles
  • 2012 – 53,683 miles
  • 2011 – 49,671 miles
  • 2010 – 45,878 miles
  • 2009 – 42,203 miles
  • 2008 – 39,051 miles
  • 2007 – 36,251 miles
  • 2006 – 31,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,636 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,636 miles (+11,910)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,636 miles
    Test number
    774515002362
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,726 miles (+11,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,726 miles
    Test number
    522615418637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,650 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,650 miles
    Test number
    769242912187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,647 miles (+13,231)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,647 miles
    Test number
    889929991125
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass104,416 miles (+10,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,416 miles
    Test number
    335340086510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body and sills

  6. Pass93,424 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,424 miles
    Test number
    537884882328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,210 miles (+9,063)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,210 miles
    Test number
    153229384366
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass84,147 miles (+2,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,147 miles
    Test number
    918497448338
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front outer cv boots cracking.

  9. Pass82,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,080 miles
    Test number
    295220112235
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Brake disc backing plate corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front cv boots starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail82,080 miles (+3,454)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,080 miles
    Test number
    753679882885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Brake disc backing plate corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front cv boots starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass78,626 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,626 miles
    Test number
    574390543484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,136 miles (+4,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    886963276940
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked

  13. Pass73,128 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,128 miles
    Test number
    774187735711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,422 miles (+3,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    536938731715
    • 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)

  15. Pass65,961 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    215221703601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,798 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,798 miles
    Test number
    757973704276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,697 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    475463203291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,683 miles (+4,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,683 miles
    Test number
    738476402234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass49,671 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,671 miles
    Test number
    749173391152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,878 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,878 miles
    Test number
    841554590115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,203 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    232765099113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,051 miles (+2,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,051 miles
    Test number
    460107798198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,251 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    333808197192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    842328496129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S83 LNK

Does S83 LNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S83 LNK expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S83 LNK?
The MOT on S83 LNK expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S83 LNK done?
S83 LNK was recorded at 140,636 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,514 miles a year.
Has S83 LNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S83 LNK has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S83 LNK 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 S83 LNK find?
S83 LNK failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside rear lower suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened; offside front position lamp not working; offside rear lower suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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