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SA08 KWS

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,914 mi
Last recorded158,914 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 KWS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 158,914 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 158,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2019 148,338 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 143,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,087 miles

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

prop-shaft mount isn't supporting prop-shaft

Fail 8 Apr 2016 134,087 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

prop-shaft mount isn't supporting prop-shaft

Pass 10 Apr 2015 127,119 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,616 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 112,186 miles

objects on top of dash board not impairing drivers straight ahead view

Pass 23 May 2012 98,268 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 98,268 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,835 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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SA08 KWS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SA08 KWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA08 KWS registered?

SA08 KWS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is SA08 KWS safe to buy?

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