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AO08 TSZ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,997 mi
Last recorded185,997 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TSZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 185,997 miles

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

Nearside Lower side steps rusty.

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

Offside Lower side step rusty.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 179,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 170,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 159,251 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 147,277 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 137,298 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,003 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 111,285 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,336 miles

Nearside Small split in wiper

Fail 18 Dec 2017 96,335 miles

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

Nearside Small split in wiper

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 67,575 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 42,026 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,593 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 29,593 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 26,031 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,310 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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AO08 TSZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO08 TSZ, 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 AO08 TSZ registered?

AO08 TSZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 TSZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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