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AV08 XHC

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,448 mi
Last recorded139,448 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XHC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 139,448 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake binding and rotational noise

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 139,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake binding and rotational noise

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,178 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rear ns and os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 136,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rear ns and os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 132,603 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 132,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns and os upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 129,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 126,103 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,736 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 123,679 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 113,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 108,018 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,861 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,737 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,254 miles

front brake discs corroded on braking surface, 14% inbalance on front brakes

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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AV08 XHC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver 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 AV08 XHC, 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 AV08 XHC registered?

AV08 XHC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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