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SB57 XTG

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,667 mi
Last recorded161,667 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 XTG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 161,667 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 156,424 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,856 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,155 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 144,150 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 144,042 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 127,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 117,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 110,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,014 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,084 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,085 miles

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

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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SB57 XTG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB57 XTG, 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 SB57 XTG registered?

SB57 XTG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is SB57 XTG safe to buy?

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