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Toyota RAV4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T438 MJAMOT history

T438 MJA is a blue petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 5 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,271 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 MJA
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
5 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 MJA was last recorded at 86,271 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 1,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,716 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,555 miles
Average per year
2,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,271 miles
  • 2025 – 84,716 miles
  • 2024 – 82,979 miles
  • 2023 – 81,329 miles
  • 2022 – 79,630 miles
  • 2021 – 77,703 miles
  • 2020 – 76,024 miles
  • 2019 – 74,322 miles
  • 2018 – 72,630 miles
  • 2017 – 70,769 miles
  • 2016 – 68,814 miles
  • 2015 – 66,638 miles
  • 2014 – 64,924 miles
  • 2013 – 63,326 miles
  • 2011 – 60,967 miles
  • 2010 – 58,559 miles
  • 2009 – 56,145 miles
  • 2008 – 53,794 miles
  • 2007 – 48,833 miles
  • 2006 – 41,612 miles
  • 2005 – 36,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,271 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower radius arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,271 miles
    Test number
    481424685381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,271 miles (+1,555)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,271 miles
    Test number
    559809348520
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass84,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,716 miles
    Test number
    119268878723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,716 miles (+1,737)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,716 miles
    Test number
    479858585021
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass82,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    150053256342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,979 miles (+1,650)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    928218487885
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,329 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,329 miles
    Test number
    929911217278
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail81,329 miles (+1,699)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,329 miles
    Test number
    615540619814
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,630 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,630 miles
    Test number
    604006480558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,618 miles (+1,915)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,618 miles
    Test number
    822670035092
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass77,703 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,703 miles
    Test number
    940996143764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,024 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,024 miles
    Test number
    318857736231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,322 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    722329660421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,630 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    545970773142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,769 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,769 miles
    Test number
    621374042566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,814 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,814 miles
    Test number
    784964786995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,784 miles (+2,146)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,784 miles
    Test number
    539500710127
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass66,638 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    497735945089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,924 miles (+1,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,924 miles
    Test number
    388703854026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass63,326 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,326 miles
    Test number
    335834353016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,967 miles (+2,408)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    475192611420
    • NoteTemp exhaust mount fitted to rear

  22. Pass58,559 miles (+2,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    164055410369
    • NoteTemp mo0unt on exhaust at rear

  23. Pass56,145 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,145 miles
    Test number
    464454419395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    854318618369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,794 miles (+24)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    144998318304
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop broken

  26. Fail53,770 miles (+4,937)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,770 miles
    Test number
    760896718365
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass48,833 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,833 miles
    Test number
    952792507343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,612 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,612 miles
    Test number
    730516996202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,231 miles
    Test number
    560663415390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T438 MJA

Does T438 MJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 MJA is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T438 MJA?
The MOT on T438 MJA is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 MJA done?
T438 MJA was recorded at 86,271 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 2,469 miles a year.
Has T438 MJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 MJA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T438 MJA 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 T438 MJA find?
T438 MJA passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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