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PJ08 SMV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,335 mi
Last recorded164,335 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 164,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 155,309 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 149,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 143,055 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,251 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 137,659 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 137,659 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 122,331 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 112,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 112,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,395 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,115 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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PJ08 SMV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ08 SMV, 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 PJ08 SMV registered?

PJ08 SMV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 SMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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