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BF58 NLK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,238 mi
Last recorded42,238 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 NLK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 42,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber gator torn (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber gator torn (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 41,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,584 miles

Front Both front shock absorber rubber gators defective

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 35,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,365 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,866 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2016 31,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear brake discs slightly fluctuating.

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,557 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 11,108 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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BF58 NLK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BF58 NLK, 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 BF58 NLK registered?

BF58 NLK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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