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ML57 MBL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,484 mi
Last recorded111,484 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 111,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush bonding failing / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush bonding failing / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2025 99,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear center seat belt has no corresponding buckle

Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,630 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear section front to backs to rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 71,586 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear section front to backs to rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front to backs to rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in tread

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 55,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,969 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 43,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,997 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 34,308 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,308 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,217 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,570 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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ML57 MBL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML57 MBL, 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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ML57 MBL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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