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EX08 DVP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

230,292 mi
Last recorded230,292 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 DVP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 230,292 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 230,292 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 220,831 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 220,831 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 212,188 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 200,137 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 188,889 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 181,526 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 181,526 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 176,546 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 176,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 158,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2019 158,949 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen o/s/f jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2018 142,763 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 127,900 miles

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

Front Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 116,230 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 116,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front shock absorber dust covers split advisory only

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 102,876 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 102,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,476 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,299 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,938 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,042 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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EX08 DVP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EX08 DVP, 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 EX08 DVP registered?

EX08 DVP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EX08 DVP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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