
Toyota RAV4
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
V73 RALMOT history
V73 RAL is a silver petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 23 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,518 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 174,518 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V73 RAL
- 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
- 23 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V73 RAL was last recorded at 174,518 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 3,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 171,293 miles · 11 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,225 miles
- Average per year
- 6,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 174,518 miles
- 2022 – 171,293 miles
- 2021 – 167,402 miles
- 2020 – 160,995 miles
- 2019 – 154,910 miles
- 2018 – 149,388 miles
- 2017 – 137,798 miles
- 2015 – 127,554 miles
- 2014 – 122,038 miles
- 2013 – 115,431 miles
- 2012 – 109,716 miles
- 2011 – 103,233 miles
- 2010 – 86,937 miles
- 2009 – 83,734 miles
- 2008 – 79,529 miles
- 2007 – 74,099 miles
- 2006 – 66,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody damage on vehicle
- AdvisoryNear-side & off-side inner & outer sills corroding
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Both rear inner & outer sill areas corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake fluid close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,518 miles (+3,225)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 174,518 miles
- Test number
- 177461573199
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody damage on vehicle
- AdvisoryNear-side & off-side inner & outer sills corroding
Pass171,293 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 171,293 miles
- Test number
- 692626797992
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner & outer sill areas corroding
Fail171,293 miles (+3,891)3 dangerous11 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,293 miles
- Test number
- 765321204170
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner & outer sill areas corroding
Pass167,402 miles (+6,407)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 167,402 miles
- Test number
- 960242375945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Corroded Not Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Inner Wheel Arch Seriously Corroded But Not Considered Structural Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill Corroded Not Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Inner Wheel Arch Seriously Corroded But Not Considered Structural Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Corroded Not Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill Corroded Not Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass160,995 miles (+18)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 160,995 miles
- Test number
- 940159234120
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not fitted at time of test
Fail160,977 miles (+6,067)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,977 miles
- Test number
- 959146015525
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass154,910 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 154,910 miles
- Test number
- 762860679575
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail154,906 miles (+5,518)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,906 miles
- Test number
- 904609509750
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass149,388 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 149,388 miles
- Test number
- 717100155447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper support bearing worn
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail149,386 miles (+11,588)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,386 miles
- Test number
- 260691456461
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper support bearing worn
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass137,798 miles (+10,244)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 137,798 miles
- Test number
- 127891185172
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/f & n/s/f (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f brake back plates corroded
Pass127,554 miles (+5,516)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 127,554 miles
- Test number
- 976934703507
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass122,038 miles (+6,607)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 122,038 miles
- Test number
- 105186244371
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass115,431 miles (+5,715)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 115,431 miles
- Test number
- 926074643337
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass109,716 miles (+6,483)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 109,716 miles
- Test number
- 197823752303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,233 miles (+6,359)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 103,233 miles
- Test number
- 465513861447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,874 miles (+9,937)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 96,874 miles
- Test number
- 317967901045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,937 miles (+3,203)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 86,937 miles
- Test number
- 374698100013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,734 miles (+4,205)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 83,734 miles
- Test number
- 541633959193
- NoteOil leak,dripping on to exhaust.
Pass79,529 miles (+5,430)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 79,529 miles
- Test number
- 500762468118
- NoteNoise from n/s/r wheel bearing.
Pass74,099 miles (+7,505)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 74,099 miles
- Test number
- 984725867109
- NoteWiper on o/s/f split on ends not clearing screen to well
Pass66,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 66,594 miles
- Test number
- 381395866193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V73 RAL
- Does V73 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V73 RAL expired on 13 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V73 RAL?
- The MOT on V73 RAL expired on 13 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V73 RAL done?
- V73 RAL was recorded at 174,518 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 6,287 miles a year.
- Has V73 RAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V73 RAL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on V73 RAL 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 V73 RAL find?
- V73 RAL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; body damage on vehicle; near-side & off-side inner & outer sills corroding.
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