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SK08 VLT

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,292 mi
Last recorded118,292 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2024 118,292 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 108,203 miles

2 x rear diff bushes slight play

2 x rear shocker casings corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked but taped up not effecting lighting

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

Offside Front wing dented and bumper insecure but cable tied to re secure no jagged edges

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,421 miles

undertray / sill covers / sidesteps

Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,931 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,010 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 84,002 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,568 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rubbing on diff mount due to in correct mounting (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pad rattle due to missing anti rattle spring

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes at flexi's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 71,568 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rubbing on diff mount due to in correct mounting (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pad rattle due to missing anti rattle spring

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes at flexi's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers torn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,124 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,539 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 VLT 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 76.5%.

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 VLT, 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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SK08 VLT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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