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FM57 FZY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,076 mi
Last recorded198,076 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 FZY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 198,076 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever slightly travel

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 198,076 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 189,098 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 189,098 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 181,985 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 176,327 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 176,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,658 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 160,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 148,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 122,615 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,277 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

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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FM57 FZY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM57 FZY, 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

How do I check the history of FM57 FZY?

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What year was FM57 FZY registered?

FM57 FZY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is FM57 FZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 FZY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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