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EF08 SGX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,527 mi
Last recorded159,527 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 SGX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 159,527 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OS sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front compliance bushes worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 159,527 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OS sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front compliance bushes worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 150,905 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension lower arm bushes worn & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 146,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 146,049 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 139,708 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 139,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 132,490 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 132,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,278 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 124,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 115,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,250 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,954 miles

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres on 3mm

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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EF08 SGX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF08 SGX, 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 EF08 SGX registered?

EF08 SGX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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