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BF08 ARO

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,000 mi
Last recorded73,000 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ARO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,129 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,383 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Small cracks rear tyres

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,205 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,764 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 51,673 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 51,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [ drop link] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [drop link] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,492 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 42,626 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,647 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 37,646 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,227 miles

Knock on steering column.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,105 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 11,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BF08 ARO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF08 ARO, 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 BF08 ARO registered?

BF08 ARO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is BF08 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 ARO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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