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RF08 SKV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,056 mi
Last recorded101,056 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 SKV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 78,253 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 May 2018 71,685 miles

Os washer jet has a poor spray

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

Fail 23 May 2018 71,683 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Os washer jet has a poor spray

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

Pass 31 May 2017 67,912 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,434 miles

All tyres are wearing low

Rear pads have worn low

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,356 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,186 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,186 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,058 miles

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Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,837 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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RF08 SKV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF08 SKV, 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 RF08 SKV registered?

RF08 SKV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is RF08 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 SKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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