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SV08 VVJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,546 mi
Last recorded157,546 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VVJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 157,546 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 155,450 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 153,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 127,481 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 116,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020
Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,485 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,120 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,120 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,120 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,488 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 43,488 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

n/s handbrake cable sticking slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,988 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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SV08 VVJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver 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 SV08 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV08 VVJ registered?

SV08 VVJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is SV08 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 VVJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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