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FT57 BGU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,760 mi
Last recorded81,760 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,120 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

center exhaust shield rattling/insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,936 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 62,544 miles

Anti link arm uprights rubbers borderline rear

Mud under vehicle

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,166 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 51,655 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 51,640 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,216 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,461 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 37,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,798 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,364 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 23,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,392 miles

Front disc's heavily coroded

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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FT57 BGU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FT57 BGU, 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 FT57 BGU registered?

FT57 BGU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is FT57 BGU safe to buy?

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