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SW58 OMU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,810 mi
Last recorded128,810 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 OMU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 128,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to jack point. outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to jack point. inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened close to becoming weekend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear PROPSHAFT REMOVED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened close to becoming weekend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 1 Aug 2025 123,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 123,278 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 119,460 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

half prop shaft missing

Fail 29 Jul 2024 82,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

half prop shaft missing

Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,071 miles

Rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 25 Jul 2023 114,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 109,377 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing and cv boot not checked due to service brake binding on

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,024 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 92,661 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 92,659 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,340 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,645 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc surface corroded (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc surface corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc surface correded (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc surface corroded (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 78,645 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc surface corroded (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc surface corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc surface correded (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc surface corroded (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,575 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 59,575 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

surface rust to both front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs excessively corroded

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,257 miles

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

front brake discs excessively corroded

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,177 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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SW58 OMU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SW58 OMU, 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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SW58 OMU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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