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FE08 SZJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,376 mi
Last recorded155,376 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 SZJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 155,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2021 150,064 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 147,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 147,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,619 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 140,618 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2017 134,139 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 131,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,834 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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FE08 SZJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE08 SZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE08 SZJ registered?

FE08 SZJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE08 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 SZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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