MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has long travel
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has long travel
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn on inner edge ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn on inner edge ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear wiper blade worn out
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear wiper blade worn out
Nearside Front Bumper damaged
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
screen has several areas of minor damage
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front anti roll bar D bushes are slightly noisy on rough surfaces
oil filter has slight leak
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front anti roll bar D bushes are slightly noisy on rough surfaces
oil filter has slight leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf bumper damaged
windscreen has chips
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nsf wiper blade split
nsf wiper blade split
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?
Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA08 FJU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VA08 FJU, 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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VA08 FJU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 July 2008.
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