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CE08 PVK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,126 mi
Last recorded178,126 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 PVK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 178,126 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 165,698 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 165,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 164,423 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 164,416 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 158,096 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 157,790 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 151,950 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 151,950 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Sound deadening material not fully secure Heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 146,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 136,188 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,188 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 124,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,600 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,732 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 57,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 12,358 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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CE08 PVK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CE08 PVK, 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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CE08 PVK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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