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MV57 BVC

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,486 mi
Last recorded108,486 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 BVC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 108,486 miles

rear coil springs croded / rear subframe and wishbonearms croded

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 108,486 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs croded / rear subframe and wishbonearms croded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,374 miles

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,228 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc in poor condition on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,016 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 87,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,251 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 80,251 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,447 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,098 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,919 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 47,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 31,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,579 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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MV57 BVC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV57 BVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV57 BVC registered?

MV57 BVC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is MV57 BVC safe to buy?

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