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71,318 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear arms & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertray not fully secure engine and one on the n/s centre of the vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
shock dust covers torn
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underneath vehicle has been freshly undersealed
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underneath vehicle has been freshly undersealed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under body corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Bad leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
floor and sills corroded
underside corroded and all components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel filler pipe looks damp
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides, rear bushes hanging out, arms also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel tank insecure 2 of 3 tank straps corroded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working wiring and bulb holder insecure underneath (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel filler pipe looks damp
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside corroded and all components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes splitting away from arm arms are also very corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
hand brake travel , will need repair or adjustment soon
underside corroded and all components.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 Put fuel cleaner in and gave it a run (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes splitting away from arm arms are also very corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
hand brake travel , will need repair or adjustment soon
underside corroded and all components.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres cracked slightly
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres cracked slightly
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes just starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes just starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SW08 XSY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 SW08 XSY, 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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SW08 XSY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 May 2008.
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