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Toyota RAV4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T304 ARUMOT history

T304 ARU is a blue petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 201,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2023
Mileage
201,642 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T304 ARU
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T304 ARU was last recorded at 201,642 miles on 4 May 2022, 9,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,481 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
9,161 miles
Average per year
6,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,642 miles
  • 2021 – 192,481 miles
  • 2020 – 183,937 miles
  • 2019 – 175,280 miles
  • 2018 – 166,971 miles
  • 2017 – 157,522 miles
  • 2016 – 148,241 miles
  • 2015 – 139,254 miles
  • 2014 – 130,581 miles
  • 2013 – 123,119 miles
  • 2012 – 116,852 miles
  • 2011 – 110,134 miles
  • 2010 – 106,807 miles
  • 2009 – 102,912 miles
  • 2008 – 98,960 miles
  • 2007 – 95,012 miles
  • 2006 – 90,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,642 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Various underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass201,642 miles (+9,161)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    201,642 miles
    Test number
    674806982918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass192,481 miles (+8,544)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    192,481 miles
    Test number
    476781198351
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion in underside of vehicle,none excessive enough to fail

  3. Pass183,937 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    183,937 miles
    Test number
    355207226785
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  4. Fail183,921 miles (+8,641)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,921 miles
    Test number
    185562089079
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  5. Pass175,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2020
    Odometer
    175,280 miles
    Test number
    198848333814
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

  6. Fail175,280 miles (+8,309)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,280 miles
    Test number
    582252912952
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

  7. Pass166,971 miles (+9,449)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    166,971 miles
    Test number
    421911594374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,522 miles (+9,281)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    157,522 miles
    Test number
    648628044710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,241 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,241 miles
    Test number
    525546783928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,254 miles (+8,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    139,254 miles
    Test number
    689715825122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,581 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,581 miles
    Test number
    706257024124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,119 miles (+6,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,119 miles
    Test number
    989677623117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass116,852 miles (+6,718)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,852 miles
    Test number
    187442832146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake inner dust shields corroded both sides of vehicle

  14. Pass110,134 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,134 miles
    Test number
    138470721148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,807 miles
    Test number
    424162530119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail106,807 miles (+3,895)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,807 miles
    Test number
    292252830452
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass102,912 miles (+3,952)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,912 miles
    Test number
    621468829172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail98,960 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,960 miles
    Test number
    210450448176
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteF/pads low f/tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass98,960 miles (+3,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    98,960 miles
    Test number
    344320648129
    • NoteF/pads low f/tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Pass95,012 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    95,012 miles
    Test number
    991495937110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    90,341 miles
    Test number
    791857136117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T304 ARU

Does T304 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T304 ARU expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T304 ARU?
The MOT on T304 ARU expired on 18 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T304 ARU done?
T304 ARU was recorded at 201,642 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022, an average of 6,972 miles a year.
Has T304 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T304 ARU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on T304 ARU 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 T304 ARU find?
T304 ARU passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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