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LT54 PAR

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,337 mi
Last recorded123,337 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 PAR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 123,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

corrosion to suspension components/underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2026 123,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

corrosion to suspension components/underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2025 122,196 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension components/underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2024 116,920 miles

suspension componants corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2023 111,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 106,601 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,382 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 102,382 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 99,441 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 90,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,360 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,080 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,451 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,778 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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LT54 PAR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LT54 PAR, 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 LT54 PAR registered?

LT54 PAR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LT54 PAR safe to buy?

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