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SV58 DGZ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,656 mi
Last recorded170,656 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 DGZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 170,656 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 170,656 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint bolt not fully tightened

Pass 9 Aug 2021 158,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2020 148,777 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 148,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 138,022 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,282 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 123,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in osf D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush debondied (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both reg plate lights not working (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in osf D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,147 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,575 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 56,078 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres getting worn(2-3mm)

slight drag on both rear brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,014 miles

both front tyres getting worn(2-3mm)

slight drag on both rear brakes

Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,762 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,680 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 30,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SV58 DGZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV58 DGZ, 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 SV58 DGZ registered?

SV58 DGZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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