1998 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · S557 DGJ
1998 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 176,642 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Oct 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S557 DGJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2022
- 176,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S557 DGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Rav4 (S557 DGJ) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
S557 DGJ Mileage History
- 11/11/2021174,160 mi
- 10/10/2022176,642 mi+2,482 mi
Average of roughly 2,723 miles per year across 2 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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