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PF57 XCJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,271 mi
Last recorded105,271 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 XCJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 105,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 101,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,268 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 96,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,972 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 86,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,631 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm - front bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside slightly corroded in places

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,632 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 73,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,093 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 68,028 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened linkage snapped (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,626 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,521 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,981 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,021 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,299 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,278 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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PF57 XCJ 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 85%.

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 XCJ, 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 PF57 XCJ registered?

PF57 XCJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is PF57 XCJ safe to buy?

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