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YB08 YSS

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

193,516 mi
Last recorded193,516 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 YSS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 193,516 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 193,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 193,516 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose strap on tank corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 193,516 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose strap on tank corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 180,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside has been waxoiled/painted making inspection hard

underside has corrosion including steering suspension and braking components not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2022 180,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside has been waxoiled/painted making inspection hard

underside has corrosion including steering suspension and braking components not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2022 180,354 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill is corroded into a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe missing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached bolts loose on bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill is corroded into a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 164,550 miles

Nearside Front unspecified noise from suspension.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear ends of front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

not a lot of reserve travel left on hand brake.

under body corrosion.

Fail 22 Jan 2021 164,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 unspecified noise from suspension.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear ends of front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

not a lot of reserve travel left on hand brake.

under body corrosion.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 153,332 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 153,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front s/arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,595 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 140,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 137,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 137,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,475 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 130,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 123,984 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 123,781 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 123,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,568 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,568 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,413 miles

Front brake discs pitted and scored on inner braking surface

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

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 YSS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YSS, 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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YB08 YSS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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