MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside covered in mud making full inspection difficult
Undertrays covering some components
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
high level brake light not connected
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both dim (4.3.3 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?
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SA08 LUF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SA08 LUF, 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 LUF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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