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SY08 XVU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,841 mi
Last recorded155,841 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XVU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 155,841 miles

fuel filler neck slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 148,956 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 148,949 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,888 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 139,821 miles

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

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

Steering locking device missing offside track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,960 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 116,416 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 2 May 2018 107,094 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 91,333 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 87,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,856 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 84,854 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,332 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,118 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 57,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs corroded inner

osr brake disc corroded outer

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,172 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)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Jun 2011 37,010 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

rear brake discs 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 XVU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY08 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

SY08 XVU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is SY08 XVU safe to buy?

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