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SM08 AJY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,836 mi
Last recorded92,836 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 AJY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 92,836 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2022 83,486 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 83,363 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 75,339 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 75,339 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 46,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,870 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking slightly within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,952 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 44,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,705 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,959 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,193 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 36,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 29,344 miles

advise front pads discs

Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,299 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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SM08 AJY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SM08 AJY, 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 SM08 AJY registered?

SM08 AJY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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