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SM08 LDV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,474 mi
Last recorded137,474 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 137,474 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 137,474 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 132,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 132,006 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,972 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,172 miles

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,376 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,904 miles

nearside front suspemsiom ball joint slightly leaking grease but still prevent the ingress of dirt

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,045 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and Offside front shock absorber dust covers split.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and Offside front shock absorber dust covers split.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,101 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 LDV 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 SM08 LDV, 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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SM08 LDV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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