1999 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · S388 BTX
1999 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 1999. Recorded mileage 124,457 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,457 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.
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S388 BTX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2024
- 124,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S388 BTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Toyota Rav-4 (S388 BTX) between May 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
S388 BTX Mileage History
- 30/05/2022120,321 mi
- 07/06/2022120,323 mi+2 mi
- 31/08/2023122,408 mi+2,085 mi
- 10/10/2024124,457 mi+2,049 mi
Average of roughly 1,749 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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