MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable is broken (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded old section is corroded where it joins to the new section (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and all attached components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General corrosion on front and rear suspension components.
General corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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))
General corrosion on front and rear suspension components.
General corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
hand brake nearing max travel
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
hand brake nearing max travel
Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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SM08 PMV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black 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 SM08 PMV, 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 PMV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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