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Toyota RAV4

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T538 LNCMOT history

T538 LNC is a silver petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2025
Mileage
114,824 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 LNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 LNC was last recorded at 114,824 miles on 2 Jan 2024, 1,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2009: 60,327 miles, lower than 64,122 miles on 3 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,882 miles · 29 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,942 miles
Average per year
3,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,824 miles
  • 2022 – 112,882 miles
  • 2021 – 110,685 miles
  • 2020 – 108,924 miles
  • 2019 – 106,881 miles
  • 2018 – 100,233 miles
  • 2017 – 93,617 miles
  • 2016 – 87,590 miles
  • 2015 – 82,262 miles
  • 2014 – 80,098 miles
  • 2013 – 79,543 miles
  • 2012 – 71,702 miles
  • 2011 – 68,582 miles
  • 2010 – 64,757 miles
  • 2009 – 60,330 miles
  • 2008 – 64,122 miles
  • 2007 – 52,921 miles
  • 2006 – 47,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,824 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,824 miles
    Test number
    326191805634
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Fail114,824 miles (+1,942)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,824 miles
    Test number
    991040213599
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass112,882 miles (+2,197)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,882 miles
    Test number
    867739684552
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,685 miles (+1,761)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,685 miles
    Test number
    147255389684
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,924 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,924 miles
    Test number
    800993410800
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail108,924 miles (+2,043)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,924 miles
    Test number
    438158837768
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,881 miles
    Test number
    196311486243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,881 miles (+6,648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,881 miles
    Test number
    897027280940
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass100,233 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,233 miles
    Test number
    324362268268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail100,233 miles (+6,616)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,233 miles
    Test number
    168584879022
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass93,617 miles (+6,027)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,617 miles
    Test number
    985640589600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,590 miles (+5,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    481241777331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass82,262 miles (+2,164)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    518151405222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFound all tyre sidewalls starting to crack / perish

  14. Pass80,098 miles (+555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    789975984138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass79,543 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    715207283119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,702 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    628399282171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,582 miles (+3,825)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    968020391127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,757 miles
    Test number
    654334890121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,757 miles (+4,427)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,757 miles
    Test number
    142553790149
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass60,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,330 miles
    Test number
    702132899108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,327 miles (-3,795)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,327 miles
    Test number
    240832199420
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass64,122 miles (+11,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,122 miles
    Test number
    220055388485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,921 miles (+5,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    430811897104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,434 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,434 miles
    Test number
    374352996181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T538 LNC

Does T538 LNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 LNC expired on 1 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 LNC?
The MOT on T538 LNC expired on 1 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 LNC done?
T538 LNC was recorded at 114,824 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2024, an average of 3,856 miles a year.
Has T538 LNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 LNC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T538 LNC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T538 LNC find?
T538 LNC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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