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LM57 BXP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,420 mi
Last recorded169,420 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 BXP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 169,420 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake high (1.1.18 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 169,420 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake high (1.1.18 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 162,811 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 162,811 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 158,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 147,542 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 147,541 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 131,211 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

TPS system indicates a fault

Fail 12 Dec 2016 131,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

TPS system indicates a fault

Pass 11 Dec 2015 115,748 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 98,634 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 98,633 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,154 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,455 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,142 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,019 miles

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

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

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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LM57 BXP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LM57 BXP, 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 LM57 BXP registered?

LM57 BXP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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