1998 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · R889 DYG
1998 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 117,676 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,676 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R889 DYG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2015
- 117,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R889 DYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Rav4 (R889 DYG) between May 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”.
R889 DYG Mileage History
- 12/05/200672,948 mi
- 19/12/200672,997 mi+49 mi
- 19/11/200881,137 mi+8,140 mi
- 18/11/200985,472 mi+4,335 mi
- 17/11/201089,678 mi+4,206 mi
- 17/11/201089,678 mi
- 09/11/201194,738 mi+5,060 mi
- 09/11/201194,738 mi
- 26/10/201299,462 mi+4,724 mi
- 31/10/2013104,905 mi+5,443 mi
- 01/11/2014111,120 mi+6,215 mi
- 10/11/2014111,322 mi+202 mi
- 30/10/2015117,676 mi+6,354 mi
- 03/11/2015117,676 mi
Average of roughly 4,719 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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