MOT Status
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
park brake lever near end of travel
rear differential leaking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
park brake lever near end of travel
rear differential leaking
Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
park brake lever near end of travel
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
park brake lever near end of travel
prop shaft flange securing nut missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
park brake lever near end of travel
prop shaft flange securing nut missing
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside park brake effort only just met
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
park brake lever near end of travel
prop shaft front flange securing bolt nut missing
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST legal at time of testing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
prop shaft front flange securing bolt nut missing x 1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST legal at time of testing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
prop shaft front flange securing bolt nut missing x 1
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff in two places, input shaft seal, and n/s output seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight underbody corrosion at rear of vehicle
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre worn thin on edges.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)
Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play
Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear tyre is slightly feathered
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre is slightly feathered
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre slightly feathered
discolouration to front and rear brake discs
offside rear tyre worn, nearside front tyre is feathering on outer edge
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VK08 BLX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VK08 BLX, 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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VK08 BLX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 April 2008.
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