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YB08 SVJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,567 mi
Last recorded115,567 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 SVJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 115,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on rear sub-frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,988 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

front to rear brake pipes covered by fuel tank and not checked

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front rear under body component surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2018 99,025 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front rear under body component surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,791 miles

Front Both front shockers dust covers worn.

Nearside Front Uneven tyre wear.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,478 miles

Engine cover hanging low.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear 2x child seats.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,002 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,985 miles

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 54,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

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

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 33,915 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake fluid to a minimum

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

patches of surface rust on faces of o/s/f disc

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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YB08 SVJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB08 SVJ, 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 YB08 SVJ registered?

YB08 SVJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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