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SC08 XLF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,276 mi
Last recorded91,276 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XLF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,276 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,676 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe light corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,361 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drivers & passengers rear wishone bushs showing deteroration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level low

tyre pressure light on

Fail 7 Mar 2019 59,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading towards rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside not working (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drivers & passengers rear wishone bushs showing deteroration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level low

tyre pressure light on

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,826 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,529 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,305 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,053 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,311 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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SC08 XLF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SC08 XLF, 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 SC08 XLF registered?

SC08 XLF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SC08 XLF safe to buy?

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