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SV57 FVT

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,438 mi
Last recorded120,438 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 FVT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,438 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 120,174 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 113,938 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 113,889 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 107,379 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 107,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 98,909 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2020 98,843 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,092 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,553 miles

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

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

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

T P M S lamp on

coolant level low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

T P M S lamp on

coolant level low

Pass 5 Feb 2015 82,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 82,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 68,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,420 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,278 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 44,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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SV57 FVT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV57 FVT, 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 SV57 FVT registered?

SV57 FVT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is SV57 FVT safe to buy?

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