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FT57 FJV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,399 mi
Last recorded139,399 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 FJV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 139,399 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Rear Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 135,184 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 135,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 132,003 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 132,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 129,977 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 129,977 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 113,678 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,506 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 98,506 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,516 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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FT57 FJV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT57 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

FT57 FJV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is FT57 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 FJV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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