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SY08 XVT

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,747 mi
Last recorded136,747 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XVT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,747 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension components corroded not excessive

Fail 27 Oct 2023 136,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side and nearside poor -no reserve travel. (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,966 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 124,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,625 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 109,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 May 2019 109,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2018 102,625 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 96,193 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake long

Pass 31 May 2016 89,863 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 82,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 76,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2013 71,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 58,810 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 44,867 miles

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

front discs badly pitted

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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SY08 XVT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY08 XVT, 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 SY08 XVT registered?

SY08 XVT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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