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SA08 LTX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,987 mi
Last recorded150,987 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 LTX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 150,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside/nearside floor to sills showing corrosion

rear chassis/valance corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 140,990 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 14 May 2019 133,758 miles

o\s\f tyre worn on inner outer edges

rear brake discs corroded

under body of vehicle heavily corroded

very slight corrosion on two rear brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2018 125,471 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 16 May 2018 125,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 16 May 2017 116,622 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 102,118 miles

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

n/sr tyre bald on inside edge

propshaft centre bearing slightly worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 102,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/sr tyre bald on inside edge

propshaft centre bearing slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,163 miles

n/sf tyre wearing on outside edge

propshaft bearing slightly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on inside

Fail 28 Jun 2013 85,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,659 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,495 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,844 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 LTX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LTX, 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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SA08 LTX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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