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R4 UWU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,877 mi
Last recorded156,877 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 UWU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 156,877 miles

Central Lower prop shaft bearing has slight play

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 133,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 28,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 124,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot leaking slightly

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 120,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 113,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x front (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 92,627 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 92,627 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,955 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Engine oil low.

Nearside rear inner cv boot (small end)seaping grease.

Fail 27 Feb 2016 83,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Engine oil low.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear inner cv boot (small end)seaping grease.

Negative battery terminal loose.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,506 miles

n/s/r cv boot weeping grease

Fail 4 Feb 2015 74,506 miles

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

n/s/r cv boot weeping grease

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,550 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,295 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,433 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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R4 UWU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R4 UWU, 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 R4 UWU registered?

R4 UWU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is R4 UWU safe to buy?

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