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RA57 LXJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,138 mi
Last recorded123,138 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 LXJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 123,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 120,534 miles

AUXILIARY BELT PERISHED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake lever

Pass 28 Jan 2022 113,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2021 109,992 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 107,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 103,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,067 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut to inner sidewall

Rear wiper split

under trays fitted oil dampness to engine

Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,067 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut to inner sidewall

Rear wiper split

under trays fitted oil dampness to engine

Pass 4 Feb 2017 92,010 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 92,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,587 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,775 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2014 71,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,975 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,132 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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RA57 LXJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA57 LXJ, 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 RA57 LXJ registered?

RA57 LXJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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