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AB55 ROY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 ROY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 125,262 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box showing signs of deteriation (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated mounting/bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 121,567 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,721 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear track control arm bushes nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 115,708 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 112,836 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,989 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,322 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 97,623 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,520 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,380 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,230 miles

front discs corroded inner face

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 34,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,784 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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AB55 ROY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB55 ROY, 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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AB55 ROY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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