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GY57 AFO

2008 Toyota RAV4

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,230 mi
Last recorded153,230 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 AFO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 153,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 153,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 148,652 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 148,648 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light unit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension rusted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 135,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 128,993 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 128,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 119,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 111,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and tyre perishing on innerside wall (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock casings corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,559 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 103,559 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,141 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre wear inside and outside tread

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,228 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,092 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 61,482 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 44,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GY57 AFO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY57 AFO, 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 GY57 AFO registered?

GY57 AFO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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