MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Rear outer sill corroding
Offside Rear outer sill corroding
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
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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