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SK08 SBY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 SBY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 83,474 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,495 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 78,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,984 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,867 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 63,867 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,875 miles

OSF tyre worn on edge

Front brake discs corroded and grooved

Front wipers torn

NSF tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2011 43,875 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and grooved

Front wipers torn

NSF tyre worn on edges

OSF tyre worn on edge

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 SBY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK08 SBY registered?

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

Is SK08 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 SBY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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