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PL57 OVO

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,592 mi
Last recorded164,592 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 OVO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 164,592 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 156,718 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,612 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 147,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 139,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 139,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 130,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 119,818 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 110,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 95,136 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 75,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear vehicle has damage.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear damage on rear bumper

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,561 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 43,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,074 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,292 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,027 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,948 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 OVO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel 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 PL57 OVO, 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 OVO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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