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MV08 LPX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,375 mi
Last recorded139,375 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 LPX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 139,375 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 139,368 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 131,902 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 131,902 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 129,501 miles

Both front tyres are worn to legal limit and need replacement

Both rear brake pipes at flexi hoses are corroded

Both rear springs heavilly corroded

Front brake discs and pads are worn

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn to limit and need replacement

Pass 17 Mar 2020 126,994 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perished and low on tread

Both rear brakes pipes corroded at flexis

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,764 miles

Front tyres are perishing

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre tread is low

Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,061 miles

Nearside Front wiper torn ,smearing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer seam (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,330 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,607 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 113,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,110 miles

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 20 Feb 2014 101,110 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,892 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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MV08 LPX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MV08 LPX, 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 MV08 LPX registered?

MV08 LPX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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