1999 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · T596 SWV
1999 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 108,969 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2010. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- 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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T596 SWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2009
- 108,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T596 SWV 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 1999 Toyota Rav4 (T596 SWV) between June 2005 and May 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
T596 SWV Mileage History
- 14/06/200571,686 mi
- 13/06/200683,374 mi+11,688 mi
- 04/06/200794,611 mi+11,237 mi
- 30/05/2008100,384 mi+5,773 mi
- 26/05/2009108,969 mi+8,585 mi
Average of roughly 9,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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