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SW57 MKE

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,659 mi
Last recorded90,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 MKE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 90,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 84,843 miles

Exhaust has corrosion but no leaks

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror cracked, vision still ok

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 79,980 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,112 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 74,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Tank breather corroded away (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65/17 Michelin latitude cross is Fitted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,428 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both headlamp aims were low. ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,431 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 60,425 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 55,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,480 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,968 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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SW57 MKE is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW57 MKE, 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 SW57 MKE registered?

SW57 MKE is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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