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SM08 AZL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,069 mi
Last recorded135,069 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 AZL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 135,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge. 225/65x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 135,068 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinking/pipe leaking (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge. 225/65x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 125,576 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 125,576 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 118,399 miles

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

Slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,957 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,245 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 70,383 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 55,714 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,496 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 AZL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM08 AZL registered?

SM08 AZL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is SM08 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 AZL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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