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YS08 HWR

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,546 mi
Last recorded165,546 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HWR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 165,546 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 165,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 165,345 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s rear suspension arm rear bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive +contamination inner driveshaft boot etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake travel on limit

Pass 6 Aug 2021 158,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive +contamination (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front lower suspension arm rear bush showing deterioration

n/s wiper split/deteriorated

parking brake tall

undertray has fixings missing etc

Fail 6 Aug 2021 158,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive +contamination (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front lower suspension arm rear bush showing deterioration

n/s wiper split/deteriorated

parking brake tall

undertray has fixings missing etc

Pass 19 Aug 2020 153,703 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 153,702 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 148,300 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 148,300 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 141,521 miles

both front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to separate

osr tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,557 miles

both front lower arm inner rear bushes deterioted

both rear trailing arm bushes deterioated

osr inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 21 Jul 2016 126,881 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both have play (2.4.G.2)

front lower suspension arm bush showing slight deterioration

Fail 21 Jul 2016 126,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both have play (2.4.G.2)

front lower suspension arm bush showing slight deterioration

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,073 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing has play (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear+getting low on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 115,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs showing slight pitting deterioration

Fail 18 Jul 2014 113,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs showing slight pitting deterioration

Pass 20 Jul 2013 109,715 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,622 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,999 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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YS08 HWR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YS08 HWR, 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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YS08 HWR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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