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YS57 SYP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,595 mi
Last recorded228,595 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 SYP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 228,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 226,339 miles

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

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer lens cracked

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

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

handbrake lever high only just meets MOT requirements

under tray loose

Pass 22 Dec 2022 199,143 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

park brake just passed needs adjusting.

Fail 22 Dec 2022 199,143 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

park brake just passed needs adjusting.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 175,525 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 175,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 153,426 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 124,994 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 124,994 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 111,268 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,866 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,815 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,494 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,494 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 65,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,398 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,131 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,903 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,149 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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YS57 SYP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS57 SYP, 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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YS57 SYP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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