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SL08 VYH

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,442 mi
Last recorded165,442 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VYH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 165,442 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 165,438 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,825 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 156,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 149,869 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 144,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 144,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 129,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 112,458 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,406 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,307 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,009 miles

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

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

smoke emissions too lean to obtain readings

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,951 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,157 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,157 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,165 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 44,165 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

petrol flap tight to open

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,570 miles

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

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 VYH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

SL08 VYH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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