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859 TTA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,738 mi
Last recorded211,738 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration859 TTA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 211,738 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody heavily corroded / welded previously

Fail 28 Nov 2025 211,738 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody heavily corroded / welded previously

Pass 22 Nov 2024 206,351 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging slightly when first applied (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

extensive welding repairs carried out to undersill areas

underbody corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2024 206,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging slightly when first applied (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

extensive welding repairs carried out to undersill areas

underbody corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2024 206,334 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / inner sill / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill/ innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

play in the steering n/s front

rear n/s brake effort low

suspension corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 198,384 miles

chassis corroded

rear suspension corroded and bushs perished

Pass 16 Sep 2022 192,058 miles

All Suspension Bushes Perished Slightly

Corrosion To The Inner Sills And Sub Frames

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 184,689 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to suspension

Fail 17 Sep 2021 184,685 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2020 181,607 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 179,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 176,026 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns os (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 171,830 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n s o s (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to front discs n s o s

Pass 4 Oct 2016 168,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 168,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 163,660 miles

nearside front/offside front lower arm rear bushes split

Pass 27 Aug 2014 154,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 143,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 130,030 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,302 miles

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

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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859 TTA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 859 TTA, 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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859 TTA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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