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Toyota RAV4

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

S8 GSFMOT history

S8 GSF is a black petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

S8 GSF black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,210 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 GSF was last recorded at 69,210 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,146 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,064 miles
Average per year
1,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,210 miles
  • 2025 – 68,146 miles
  • 2024 – 66,857 miles
  • 2023 – 65,492 miles
  • 2022 – 63,695 miles
  • 2021 – 62,267 miles
  • 2020 – 60,947 miles
  • 2019 – 59,751 miles
  • 2018 – 58,154 miles
  • 2017 – 56,643 miles
  • 2016 – 55,056 miles
  • 2015 – 53,156 miles
  • 2014 – 51,265 miles
  • 2013 – 49,026 miles
  • 2012 – 46,952 miles
  • 2011 – 44,553 miles
  • 2010 – 42,370 miles
  • 2009 – 39,544 miles
  • 2008 – 36,268 miles
  • 2007 – 33,534 miles
  • 2006 – 29,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail69,210 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill to floor corroded

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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking in sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking in sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail69,210 miles (+1,064)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,210 miles
    Test number
    861039871759
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill to floor corroded
  2. Pass68,146 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    583094091733
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail68,146 miles (+1,289)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    921842321183
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass66,857 miles (+1,365)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    522537496119
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass65,492 miles (+1,797)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,492 miles
    Test number
    649811108345
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass63,695 miles (+1,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    329424761718
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass62,267 miles (+1,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,267 miles
    Test number
    711322325875
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass60,947 miles (+1,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,947 miles
    Test number
    525220624222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass59,751 miles (+1,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    555162071480
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracks on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear boot inner panel corroded
  10. Pass58,154 miles (+1,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,154 miles
    Test number
    683440165100
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has cracks on tread
  11. Pass56,643 miles (+1,587)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    124118955471
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear age related cracks in tyre tread on mot limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop not secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer age cracks in tyre tread advise attention on mot limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop not secure
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer ends of rear cross member showing corrosion advise attention (6.1.B.2)
  12. Pass55,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    658473605354
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has age related cracking in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age related cracking in sidewall
  13. Fail55,056 miles (+1,900)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    730576999498
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has age related cracking in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age related cracking in sidewall
  14. Pass53,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,156 miles
    Test number
    938730744104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,156 miles (+1,891)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,156 miles
    Test number
    645308467102
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
  16. Pass51,265 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    966117184229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,026 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,026 miles
    Test number
    188217393211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,952 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,952 miles
    Test number
    697710902375
    • NoteBoth front shockersorbers dust boot split and loose
    • NoteN/side front tyre worn on raised edges
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres have cracks on side walls but not deep enough to see cords
  19. Fail46,952 miles (+2,399)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,952 miles
    Test number
    796799892280
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front shockersorbers dust boot split and loose
    • NoteN/side front tyre worn on raised edges
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres have cracks on side walls but not deep enough to see cords
  20. Fail44,553 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,553 miles
    Test number
    228397391219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Pass44,553 miles (+2,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,553 miles
    Test number
    986437191277
    • NoteNearside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass42,370 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,370 miles
    Test number
    473075490210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,544 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,544 miles
    Test number
    782703309379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,268 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,268 miles
    Test number
    952598808350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,534 miles (+3,610)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,534 miles
    Test number
    232879007354
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses are just starting to deteriorate
  26. Pass29,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,924 miles
    Test number
    574073896236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S8 GSF

Does S8 GSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GSF is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 GSF?
The MOT on S8 GSF is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 GSF done?
S8 GSF was recorded at 69,210 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,963 miles a year.
Has S8 GSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GSF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 GSF 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 S8 GSF find?
S8 GSF failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 6 advisories: offside rear suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, and 4 more.

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