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A7 BAK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,649 mi
Last recorded136,649 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BAK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 136,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside h/brake efficiency low

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 133,273 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 133,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 129,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,246 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 123,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm hub bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 114,077 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre starting to perish/crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 114,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre starting to perish/crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,779 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 110,779 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad. (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,340 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link rod broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outer (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 91,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

water level low

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,952 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,971 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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A7 BAK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue 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 A7 BAK, 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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A7 BAK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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