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FL58 VAX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

156,821 mi
Last recorded156,821 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 156,821 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 144,207 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 131,379 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers not always parking in correct place

Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wipers not always parking in correct place

Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 66,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,744 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,635 miles

nail in nsf tyre

nsr osr tyres slightly cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,152 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,767 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,076 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,577 miles

both front tyres have slight uneven wear.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,294 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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FL58 VAX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver 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 FL58 VAX, 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 FL58 VAX registered?

FL58 VAX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FL58 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 VAX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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