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RY57 OTA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,826 mi
Last recorded154,826 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 OTA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 154,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 147,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 139,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 131,543 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,591 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 118,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working 582 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 114,667 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,355 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 96,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,629 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low WE HAVE RE AIMED (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low WE HAVE RE AIMED (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,882 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,210 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,324 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,896 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,849 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 OTA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY57 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

RY57 OTA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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