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SK08 RZP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,439 mi
Last recorded112,439 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 RZP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 112,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in under seal (unable to fully inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,798 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 107,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,395 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/r doors and sill

front and rear suspension corroded and bushes perishing

underside corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 99,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,510 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,503 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 90,493 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,849 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,040 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 79,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,639 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,202 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 66,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,686 miles

Nearside rear tyre ( 225/65 R17 ) splitting and nearing limit

Fail 21 Aug 2012 51,686 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

Nearside rear tyre ( 225/65 R17 ) splitting and nearing limit

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,302 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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SK08 RZP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SK08 RZP, 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 SK08 RZP registered?

SK08 RZP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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