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2008 TOYOTA RAV-4
General Information
- Registration SW08FDE
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model RAV-4
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2231cc
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- Expired 13 Jan 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,912 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Chassis and under components have been undersealed
13 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Chassis and under components have been undersealed
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,586 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- vehicle underbody covered in grease like material front and rear
- underbody corrosion to rear
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 107,586 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- vehicle underbody covered in grease like material front and rear
- underbody corrosion to rear
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,825 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- underbody corossion
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,597 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Pads wearing thin
- wishbone bushes has slight movement
- Under body corroded
- Rear Pads wearing thin
14 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- wishbone bushes has slight movement
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,016 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019 10 Jun 20267 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrroded (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
9 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,741 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi ( front to rear pipe ) (3.6.B.2c)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 17,712 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017 10 Jun 202612 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,340 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,962 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2015 10 Jun 20268 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,818 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014 10 Jun 20269 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,393 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013 10 Jun 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,506 MI
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SW08FDE was registered on 2008-04-30
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