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RF57 DGV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,904 mi
Last recorded114,904 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 DGV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,904 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 114,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 105,320 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 105,320 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,915 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 94,915 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,454 miles

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))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 92,454 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,049 miles

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

both offside brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 90,047 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both offside brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 10 Jan 2017 88,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,172 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat

Fail 12 Jan 2016 86,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure fouling suspension (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,999 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front tyre 2.6mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 20 Jan 2015 83,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads look low

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front tyre 2.6mm

offside front tyre 3mm

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,260 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,273 miles

O/S/F seat rail has slight play in the runner but not affecting security or operation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2012 56,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,190 miles

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

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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RF57 DGV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RF57 DGV, 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 RF57 DGV registered?

RF57 DGV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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