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Toyota RAV4

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T981 PBLMOT history

T981 PBL is a black petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,388 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 PBL
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
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 PBL was last recorded at 104,388 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2009: 57,665 miles, lower than 503,736 miles on 12 Jan 2008.
  • 14 Jan 2012: 70,445 miles, lower than 74,412 miles on 7 Jan 2011.

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
103,053 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,335 miles
Average per year
3,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,388 miles
  • 2025 – 103,053 miles
  • 2024 – 101,528 miles
  • 2023 – 100,334 miles
  • 2022 – 98,404 miles
  • 2021 – 96,585 miles
  • 2020 – 94,761 miles
  • 2019 – 92,436 miles
  • 2017 – 90,568 miles
  • 2016 – 83,445 miles
  • 2015 – 79,518 miles
  • 2014 – 76,668 miles
  • 2012 – 73,001 miles
  • 2011 – 74,412 miles
  • 2010 – 61,181 miles
  • 2009 – 57,665 miles
  • 2008 – 503,736 miles
  • 2007 – 44,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,388 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,388 miles
    Test number
    103538604808
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,388 miles (+1,335)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,388 miles
    Test number
    480571864425
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,053 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,053 miles
    Test number
    207580123686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass101,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,528 miles
    Test number
    419940799062
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,528 miles (+1,194)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,528 miles
    Test number
    234865246303
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    925550718095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail100,334 miles (+1,930)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    242919027505
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,404 miles (+1,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    163513064652
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and back all 4 with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder all corroded

  9. Pass96,585 miles (+1,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,585 miles
    Test number
    149994893675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,761 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,761 miles
    Test number
    296515843759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,436 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,436 miles
    Test number
    979484772542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,568 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,568 miles
    Test number
    818837587368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,019 miles
    Test number
    745514835921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,019 miles (+3,574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,019 miles
    Test number
    580512538539
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  15. Pass83,445 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,445 miles
    Test number
    517967289677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,518 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,518 miles
    Test number
    676402515073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,668 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,668 miles
    Test number
    786665314031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,660 miles (+3,659)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,660 miles
    Test number
    366223514084
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass73,001 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    655463652314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,446 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,446 miles
    Test number
    109826812063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,445 miles (-3,967)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,445 miles
    Test number
    886174012061
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass74,412 miles (+13,231)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    269967501076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,181 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,181 miles
    Test number
    534825510058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,665 miles (-446,071)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    722182709011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass503,736 miles (+459,460)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    503,736 miles
    Test number
    600742918009
    • NoteAdvise emissions fast idle

  26. Pass44,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,276 miles
    Test number
    882356107040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 PBL

Does T981 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 PBL is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T981 PBL?
The MOT on T981 PBL is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 PBL done?
T981 PBL was recorded at 104,388 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,160 miles a year.
Has T981 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 PBL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T981 PBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T981 PBL find?
T981 PBL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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