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EF08 DBZ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,943 mi
Last recorded109,943 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DBZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 109,943 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear n/s/r @ limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

belly pan fitted

both wishbone rear bush's starting to deteriorate

corrosion starting o/s sill lip

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s/r outer brake pad 4-5mm all others like new?

pin hole in n/s/r inner cv boot (rear axle)

Fail 1 Jul 2026 109,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear n/s/r @ limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

belly pan fitted

both wishbone rear bush's starting to deteriorate

corrosion starting o/s sill lip

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s/r outer brake pad 4-5mm all others like new?

pin hole in n/s/r inner cv boot (rear axle)

Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,803 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 87,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 85,923 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,306 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,222 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,711 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,312 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,253 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 46,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,150 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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EF08 DBZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF08 DBZ, 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 EF08 DBZ registered?

EF08 DBZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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