CarVerify

Free Car Check

VF57 HNZ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,948 mi
Last recorded117,948 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 HNZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,948 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 117,947 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,160 miles

N/S front tyre worn inner edge

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

O/S rear tyre badly worn inner edge

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 98,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

O/S rear tyre badly worn inner edge

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,611 miles

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

Offside fronr tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2012 64,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

coolant level low and dried residue on waterpump body

front brake discs are slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,615 miles

coolant level low and dried residue on waterpump body

front brake discs are slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,182 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
Full Toyota RAV4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VF57 HNZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VF57 HNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VF57 HNZ?

You can check the full history of VF57 HNZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VF57 HNZ registered?

VF57 HNZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is VF57 HNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 HNZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF57 HNZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VF57 HNZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.