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Toyota RAV-4

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V49 RALMOT history

V49 RAL is a black petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

V49 RAL black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,672 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 RAL was last recorded at 117,672 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2007: 50,484 miles, lower than 56,902 miles on 18 Jan 2006.

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
112,284 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,388 miles
Average per year
3,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,672 miles
  • 2024 – 112,284 miles
  • 2023 – 104,089 miles
  • 2022 – 103,134 miles
  • 2021 – 102,392 miles
  • 2020 – 101,119 miles
  • 2019 – 100,029 miles
  • 2018 – 89,790 miles
  • 2017 – 83,689 miles
  • 2011 – 83,549 miles
  • 2008 – 74,155 miles
  • 2007 – 50,484 miles
  • 2006 – 56,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,672 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,672 miles (+5,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,672 miles
    Test number
    976288680239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,284 miles (+8,195)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,284 miles
    Test number
    263429512109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,089 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,089 miles
    Test number
    990051208170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,134 miles (+742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,134 miles
    Test number
    607422369515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass102,392 miles (+1,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,392 miles
    Test number
    828553961753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,119 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    544886480870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,117 miles (+1,088)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,117 miles
    Test number
    711549766394
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,029 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,029 miles
    Test number
    988457857146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,790 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,790 miles
    Test number
    873118125123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,713 miles (+6,024)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,713 miles
    Test number
    523631504193
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass83,689 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,689 miles
    Test number
    223324982078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySigns of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

  12. Fail83,687 miles (+138)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,687 miles
    Test number
    659258013155
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySigns of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

  13. Pass83,549 miles (+9,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    519361871238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    524447638098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,154 miles (+23,670)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,154 miles
    Test number
    730257338099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,484 miles
    Test number
    282674127065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail50,484 miles (-6,418)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,484 miles
    Test number
    834704927066
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,902 miles
    Test number
    163428816474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,902 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,902 miles
    Test number
    980518116054
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Questions about V49 RAL

Does V49 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 RAL is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V49 RAL?
The MOT on V49 RAL is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 RAL done?
V49 RAL was recorded at 117,672 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,057 miles a year.
Has V49 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 RAL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2020.
Has the mileage on V49 RAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V49 RAL find?
V49 RAL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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