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SB57 XTJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

218,837 mi
Last recorded218,837 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 218,837 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR inner sill holed (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight play

Underbody suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2026 217,889 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment not working (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment not working (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt buckle missing central (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged but unlikely to become detached

Pass 12 May 2025 209,017 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Fail 12 May 2025 209,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 13 May 2024 201,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 193,257 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 193,128 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 183,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 83,365 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 176,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 165,472 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 155,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 143,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,956 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,314 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,314 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 104,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 104,504 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 90,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,105 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 77,769 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,382 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,143 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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SB57 XTJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SB57 XTJ, 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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SB57 XTJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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