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PL57 DNJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 DNJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,959 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 105,953 miles

Fuel tank leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,675 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,670 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,215 miles

Coolant below 'MIN'

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 93,215 miles

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

Coolant below 'MIN'

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,425 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 55,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,808 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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PL57 DNJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL57 DNJ, 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 PL57 DNJ registered?

PL57 DNJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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