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Toyota RAV4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T213 RCGMOT history

T213 RCG is a blue petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2022
Mileage
168,272 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T213 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T213 RCG was last recorded at 168,272 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 5,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,300 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,972 miles
Average per year
5,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,272 miles
  • 2021 – 162,300 miles
  • 2020 – 154,238 miles
  • 2019 – 149,571 miles
  • 2018 – 145,577 miles
  • 2017 – 143,037 miles
  • 2016 – 140,151 miles
  • 2015 – 136,861 miles
  • 2014 – 133,676 miles
  • 2013 – 129,825 miles
  • 2012 – 122,793 miles
  • 2011 – 115,699 miles
  • 2010 – 108,545 miles
  • 2009 – 100,475 miles
  • 2008 – 92,156 miles
  • 2007 – 82,016 miles
  • 2006 – 73,047 miles
  • 2005 – 68,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,272 miles
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,272 miles (+5,972)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,272 miles
    Test number
    440828445397
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass162,300 miles (+8,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,300 miles
    Test number
    643277222089
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,238 miles (+4,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,238 miles
    Test number
    466825263684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,571 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,571 miles
    Test number
    108760624312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail149,562 miles (+3,985)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,562 miles
    Test number
    205320235422
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    145,577 miles
    Test number
    120256293831
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVerry slight oil leak

  7. Fail145,577 miles (+2,540)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,577 miles
    Test number
    274494611053
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVerry slight oil leak

  8. Pass143,037 miles (+2,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    143,037 miles
    Test number
    915752261826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass140,151 miles (+3,290)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    140,151 miles
    Test number
    578968012497
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear towbar electrics not working

  10. Pass136,861 miles (+3,185)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    136,861 miles
    Test number
    916150152594
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front and rear (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTowbar electrics not working

  11. Pass133,676 miles (+3,851)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    133,676 miles
    Test number
    225491334393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • Note7 pin trailer socket not working
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops adrift
    • NoteFront suspension slightly corroded
    • NoteNear side rear tyre getting low
    • NoteNear side tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOff side rear front trailing arm bush slight play
    • NoteOil leak rear of engine

  12. Pass129,825 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,825 miles
    Test number
    219917013393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r bump stops adrift
    • NoteOil leak from rear axle

  13. Fail129,825 miles (+7,032)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,825 miles
    Test number
    926557813334
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r bump stops adrift
    • NoteOil leak from rear axle

  14. Pass122,793 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    122,793 miles
    Test number
    337065532310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,699 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    115,699 miles
    Test number
    995496931326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,545 miles (+8,070)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    108,545 miles
    Test number
    973287930318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,475 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,475 miles
    Test number
    353987739369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,156 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    92,156 miles
    Test number
    951663338398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,152 miles (+10,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    454202638455
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,016 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    82,016 miles
    Test number
    734797127380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,047 miles (+4,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    73,047 miles
    Test number
    652518226373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass68,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    68,122 miles
    Test number
    183712635363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T213 RCG

Does T213 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T213 RCG expired on 7 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T213 RCG?
The MOT on T213 RCG expired on 7 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T213 RCG done?
T213 RCG was recorded at 168,272 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 5,884 miles a year.
Has T213 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T213 RCG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T213 RCG 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 T213 RCG find?
T213 RCG failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: oil leaking excessively from engine; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various, and 3 more.

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