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EX08 DXS

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,967 mi
Last recorded179,967 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 DXS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 179,967 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 179,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 162,193 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 162,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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 18 Sep 2023 142,914 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 142,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 123,659 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 123,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,991 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 103,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,754 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 64,303 miles

Front Wiper blades starting to smear but still clearing the screen

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2018 58,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 51,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 44,491 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,318 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 38,318 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 28,888 miles

rear tyres cracking

front dics slightly pitted

nsf wiper split

Fail 6 Jun 2013 19,503 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has small cracks in tyre

nearside rear tyre has small cracks

offside front tyre has small cracks in tyre

offside rear tyre has small cracks

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,503 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has small cracks in tyre

nearside rear tyre has small cracks

offside front tyre has small cracks in tyre

offside rear tyre has small cracks

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,266 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 DXS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 EX08 DXS, 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 DXS registered?

EX08 DXS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EX08 DXS safe to buy?

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