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SM57 CFP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,739 mi
Last recorded191,739 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 CFP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 191,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 191,719 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 178,768 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 178,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 168,645 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake travel high but not excessive.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Under side corroded but not holed.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 151,640 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 138,461 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated to excess ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 126,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Feb 2016 116,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,700 miles

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,152 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 86,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,821 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2012 57,961 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,264 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 46,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

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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SM57 CFP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM57 CFP, 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 SM57 CFP registered?

SM57 CFP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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