1998 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · R12 LAP
1998 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03/04/1998. Recorded mileage 164,036 miles. MOT valid until 23/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1998cc
R12 LAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 164,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R12 LAP Mileage History
- 21/11/2023152,225 mi
- 28/10/2024157,256 mi+5,031 mi
- 31/10/2024157,296 mi+40 mi
- 30/10/2025164,033 mi+6,737 mi
- 11/11/2025164,036 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R12 LAP 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 Rav-4 (R12 LAP) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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 (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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