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DA57 HTG

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,764 mi
Last recorded123,764 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 HTG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 123,764 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bush splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 9 Mar 2026 123,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value - 1.0 actual value - 2.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber bush splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2025 118,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber mount split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 113,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber mounting splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 113,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value - 1.0 actual value - 2.43 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber mounting splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 107,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (to hoses) slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 107,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (to hoses) slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,277 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,848 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,123 miles

crack to front windscreen behind rear view mirror.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,960 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

light damage to the nearside front bumper

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light damage to nearside front bumper

offside front wiperblade worn

rear wiperblade split

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Jan 2014 58,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

eng oil on min

handbrake travel

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Jan 2013 49,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

hand brake long

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,245 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)

hand brake long

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,250 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,395 miles

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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DA57 HTG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA57 HTG, 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 DA57 HTG registered?

DA57 HTG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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