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SM57 URF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,918 mi
Last recorded81,918 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 URF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 81,918 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 70,797 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 68,612 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 68,612 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 66,891 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 66,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,361 miles

Nearside indicator cover missing

Fail 1 Feb 2022 64,361 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside indicator cover missing

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,342 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 61,342 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel working,low (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel not working,possible cable (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,920 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,569 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 54,569 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn metal link broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,838 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 48,837 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper split (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,961 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 40,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,301 miles

off side rear tyre tread perished

near side rear tyre tread perished

Fail 15 Jan 2015 38,281 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)

near side rear tyre tread perished

off side rear tyre tread perished

Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,960 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,423 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,175 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 24,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 URF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

SM57 URF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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