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ST57 BDF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,972 mi
Last recorded121,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 BDF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 121,972 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 121,972 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 110,230 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Engine covers and under trays are fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Front discs are slightly corroded

Fuel cooler pipes are damp no leaks

Nearside front and offside front tyres have 3 -4 mm of tread left and wearing on edges slightly

Nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Nearside rear and offside rear springs are corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres have 4 mm of tread left and tread starting to crack slightly

Rear discs are corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,028 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Front and rear discs are slightly worn and corroded

Nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Nearside front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPER NOT CHECKED (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPER NOT CHECKED (8.2.3)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Front and rear discs are slightly worn and corroded

Nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front windscreen washer may require some attention

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 89,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front windscreen washer may require some attention

Oil on minimum

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 80,034 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished but not excessive

Both rear springs are corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has 4-5 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Offside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,485 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Front discs are corroded

Front pads are getting close to limits

Rear discs are worn and corroded

rear pads are getting close to limits

Fail 10 Jan 2013 68,485 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Brake fluid getting low

Front discs are corroded

Front pads are getting close to limits

Rear discs are worn and corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear pads are getting close to limits

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,937 miles

Front and rear discs are corroded

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

rear pads are getting low

Fail 10 Jan 2012 55,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front and rear discs are corroded

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

rear pads are getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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ST57 BDF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST57 BDF, 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 ST57 BDF registered?

ST57 BDF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is ST57 BDF safe to buy?

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