1998 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · S138 BBD
1998 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 157,034 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/08/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,034 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
S138 BBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
- 157,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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S138 BBD Mileage History
- 05/11/2021154,371 mi
- 03/11/2022155,456 mi+1,085 mi
- 14/11/2022155,462 mi+6 mi
- 25/10/2023157,024 mi+1,562 mi
- 01/11/2023157,034 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S138 BBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Rav4 (S138 BBD) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Si”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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