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A23 MEF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,922 mi
Last recorded91,922 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 MEF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 91,922 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 86,381 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,324 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 77,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 74,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,868 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,167 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,217 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,081 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 63,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,634 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,173 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,998 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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A23 MEF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A23 MEF, 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 A23 MEF registered?

A23 MEF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is A23 MEF safe to buy?

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