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BG57 RVL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,871 mi
Last recorded144,871 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 RVL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 144,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 139,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 18 Feb 2019 131,591 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,806 miles

Oil leak ()

both front fog lights not working

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

Fail 12 Jan 2018 119,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre [ repairable] ()

Oil leak ()

both front fog lights not working

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 107,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding and outer brake pad worn low

both front fog lights not working

Fail 9 Jan 2017 107,680 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding and outer brake pad worn low

both front fog lights not working

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,476 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front fog lights not working

front number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 15 Jan 2016 95,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link broken away (2.4.G.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front fog lights not working

front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,999 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 81,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,481 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,478 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,164 miles

offside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2012 36,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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BG57 RVL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG57 RVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG57 RVL registered?

BG57 RVL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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