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AY08 YWM

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,157 mi
Last recorded100,157 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YWM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 100,157 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 93,763 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,730 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 88,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 78,265 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 78,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded both

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,122 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,116 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,502 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,152 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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AY08 YWM is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AY08 YWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 YWM registered?

AY08 YWM is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY08 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 YWM 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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