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PF57 RLV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,877 mi
Last recorded143,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 RLV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,877 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 141,197 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

Pass 12 Dec 2023 138,659 miles

BLOW ON EXHAUST

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 138,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BLOW ON EXHAUST

Pass 6 Jan 2023 133,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 127,499 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 122,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on the 1.6mm limit strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 3 Jan 2020 117,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 117,009 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 92,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 92,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,208 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,501 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s windscreen wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 53,895 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,467 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Dec 2010 38,143 miles

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

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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PF57 RLV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PF57 RLV, 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 PF57 RLV registered?

PF57 RLV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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