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FH57 FBZ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

170,562 mi
Last recorded170,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 FBZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 170,562 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 163,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside & nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust repaired

Fail 16 Dec 2024 163,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 149,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 138,420 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,681 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,912 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,649 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,895 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,296 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,028 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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FH57 FBZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FH57 FBZ, 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 FH57 FBZ registered?

FH57 FBZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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