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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.

V73 RAL silver Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass174,518 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass171,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,293 miles
    Test number
    692626797992
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner & outer sill areas corroding
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass109,716 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,716 miles
    Test number
    197823752303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,233 miles (+6,359)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,233 miles
    Test number
    465513861447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,874 miles (+9,937)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,874 miles
    Test number
    317967901045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,937 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    374698100013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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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