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RY57 HCF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,500 mi
Last recorded133,500 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 HCF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 133,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 121,336 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 115,149 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,081 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,080 miles

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 96,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,856 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 74,856 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,583 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 71,583 miles

Rear fog lamp not working rear (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 68,489 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,529 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,829 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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RY57 HCF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY57 HCF, 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 RY57 HCF registered?

RY57 HCF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RY57 HCF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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