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BG08 HHR

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,881 mi
Last recorded113,881 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HHR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 113,881 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded/lower suspension bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nsr and osr coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded inner sills/chassis leg area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded inner sill and chassis leg area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,396 miles

2 front brake disc have corrosion

2 front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

2 front wipers just in limit

covers /under trays fitted

floor /chassis has corrosion front to rear

n/s/f screen front has chip

n/s/r brake disc has corrosion

n/s/r wire loose by bumper

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe have corrosion

rear sub frame and lower arms have corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2025 103,395 miles

Central Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

2 front brake disc have corrosion

2 front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

floor /chassis has corrosion front to rear

n/s/f screen front has chip

n/s/r brake disc has corrosion

n/s/r wire loose by bumper

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe have corrosion

rear sub frame and lower arms have corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 93,669 miles

2 kid seat fitted to rear

covers /under trays fitted

hand brake has lot of travel

hand brake performance is very low only just pass

o/s/f & n/s/f lower arm bushes have cracks

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bushes have cracks

Fail 29 Jan 2024 93,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow mark (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow mark (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken /loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 kid seat fitted to rear

covers /under trays fitted

hand brake has lot of travel

hand brake performance is very low only just pass

o/s/f & n/s/f lower arm bushes have cracks

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bushes have cracks

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,428 miles

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

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

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

n/s/o/s child seats fitted cannot check seat belts

Fail 8 Feb 2023 85,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

n/s/o/s child seats fitted cannot check seat belts

Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin especially nsf inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 66,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 58,347 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 49,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 49,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,765 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 25,406 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,268 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 21,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,208 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 15,208 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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BG08 HHR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG08 HHR, 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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BG08 HHR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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