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A12 FAP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,165 mi
Last recorded135,165 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FAP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 135,165 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 135,143 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 128,582 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 124,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,437 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 98,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 93,556 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 93,551 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 86,966 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 86,963 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 75,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 62,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 51,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,911 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 34,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 34,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,373 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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A12 FAP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 FAP, 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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What year was A12 FAP registered?

A12 FAP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is A12 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FAP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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