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AK08 DPE

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,122 mi
Last recorded166,122 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 DPE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 166,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 164,766 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 162,040 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 162,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working o/s+n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 151,767 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 139,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,345 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 129,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,513 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 108,813 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,812 miles

engine covers/under covers fitted

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers/under covers fitted

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,719 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated, and worn on inside edges

Cut in Nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,922 miles

Offside wiper split but still clears screen.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 54,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn low on both edges.

Offside front tyre worn low on both edges.

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,365 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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AK08 DPE is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black 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 AK08 DPE, 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 AK08 DPE registered?

AK08 DPE is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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