1998 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · S464 ATA
1998 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 177,498 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S464 ATA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 177,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S464 ATA 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 (S464 ATA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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 (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s/f mounting arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
S464 ATA Mileage History
- 03/10/2023170,050 mi
- 12/10/2023170,054 mi+4 mi
- 07/10/2024172,363 mi+2,309 mi
- 18/10/2024172,407 mi+44 mi
- 21/10/2025177,498 mi+5,091 mi
Average of roughly 3,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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