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SL08 VYO

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VYO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 94,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 94,390 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

un able to test tow bar electoral connection

Fail 20 Mar 2018 85,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing anti roll bar (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing anti roll bar (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort slightly seized (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort part seized and no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

un able to test tow bar electoral connection

Pass 2 Feb 2017 112,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,689 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 88,689 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,150 miles

both rear tyres cracked+perished

nsr+osr brake bind

os wiper torn edge

Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,186 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,621 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 10,080 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 VYO 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 SL08 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

SL08 VYO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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