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BF08 UXL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,140 mi
Last recorded106,140 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UXL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 106,140 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 106,130 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 102,817 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 102,809 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,251 miles

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Feb 2024 99,244 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,643 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,572 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 87,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,023 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,679 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,237 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,937 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked no cords showing at time of test

rear discs slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UXL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black 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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

BF08 UXL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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