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SG08 PGU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,235 mi
Last recorded204,235 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 PGU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 204,235 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 204,235 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Centre bearing rubber let go. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 195,620 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 195,617 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 189,617 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying on edge of belt, not bad but needs watching. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 182,112 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 169,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker shroud also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 169,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker shroud also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 159,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 150,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,336 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 128,792 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 128,792 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,894 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,177 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 89,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,937 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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SG08 PGU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG08 PGU, 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 SG08 PGU registered?

SG08 PGU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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