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SL08 RKU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,493 mi
Last recorded105,493 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 RKU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 105,488 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 103,081 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2019 103,081 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm and bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 99,471 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm and bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 96,222 miles

Rear both rear hand brake cables split

Rear handbrake just passed on 16% efficincy

Fail 17 May 2017 96,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear both rear hand brake cables split

Rear handbrake just passed on 16% efficincy

Pass 20 May 2016 79,416 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 79,416 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,687 miles

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

nsr tyre low tread pass advise

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 23,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,876 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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SL08 RKU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL08 RKU, 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 SL08 RKU registered?

SL08 RKU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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