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MM57 SYY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,342 mi
Last recorded156,342 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 SYY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 156,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 156,336 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 145,216 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 145,216 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 132,785 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 120,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 112,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,081 miles

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

FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTY...

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

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

Pass 27 Mar 2020 97,853 miles

FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING...

INNER SILL PANELS AND CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

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

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

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

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,956 miles

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

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

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder devoid of tread (no ply or cords showing at time of test) Strongly recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,202 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 53,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,900 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,315 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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MM57 SYY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MM57 SYY, 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 MM57 SYY registered?

MM57 SYY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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