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SH57 VYV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,186 mi
Last recorded129,186 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 VYV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2023 129,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 120,842 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 120,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 116,808 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

rear body under side corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 114,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 113,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

prop shaft centre bearing rubber split

recommend all front and rear brake discs and pads replaced

Fail 20 Sep 2019 113,504 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear hole in floor caused by corrosion

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

propshaft centre bearing rubber split

recommend all brake discs and pads replaced

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 108,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,323 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 93,756 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 82,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 72,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 61,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 48,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 37,510 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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SH57 VYV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SH57 VYV, 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 SH57 VYV registered?

SH57 VYV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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The MOT history for SH57 VYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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