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WP57 LFY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,143 mi
Last recorded107,143 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 LFY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 107,143 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm Bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 100,940 miles

4x4 fault + VSC fault on dash

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sunvisor doesn't stay up but doesnt block view

Fail 9 Apr 2025 100,939 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced causing incorrect image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

4x4 fault + VSC fault on dash

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sunvisor doesn't stay up but doesnt block view

Pass 12 Apr 2024 92,014 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 84,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 77,923 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 71,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 71,607 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 65,548 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 58,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,352 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,345 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet faulty new jet required (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,797 miles

engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 40,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades split

offside front washer partially blocked

Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades split

offside front washer partially blocked

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,925 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 30,925 miles

obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,674 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
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WP57 LFY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WP57 LFY, 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 WP57 LFY registered?

WP57 LFY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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