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PL57 MHE

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,097 mi
Last recorded103,097 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 MHE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 103,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 103,093 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 96,325 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 19 Nov 2024 96,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2023 88,525 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides x2 (1.2.1 (f))

underneath sills/suspension parts / sub frames coil springs all corroded in general

Fail 8 Nov 2023 88,512 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated marked yellow (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides x2 (1.2.1 (f))

underneath sills/suspension parts / sub frames coil springs all corroded in general

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,451 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant low

Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,051 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel arch liner insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 78,024 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel arch liner insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,192 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 74,174 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,956 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,243 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 64,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,427 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 59,425 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 54,058 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,969 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 41,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,161 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Front brake discs.... inner faces scored, corroded and pitted,

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 MHE is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MHE, 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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PL57 MHE is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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