1998 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · R781 YWJ
1998 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 156,574 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1998cc
R781 YWJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2011
- 156,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R781 YWJ Mileage History
- 23/03/2006142,121 mi
- 18/05/2007145,236 mi+3,115 mi
- 18/05/2007154,236 mi+9,000 mi
- 12/05/2008149,763 mi-4,473 mi
- 19/05/2008149,775 mi+12 mi
- 12/05/2009151,601 mi+1,826 mi
- 14/05/2009151,601 mi
- 18/05/2010153,565 mi+1,964 mi
- 20/05/2010153,566 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2011156,574 mi+3,008 mi
Average of roughly 2,802 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R781 YWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Rav4 (R781 YWJ) between March 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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