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EX08 XUC

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,944 mi
Last recorded168,944 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XUC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 168,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 160,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 150,058 miles

offside rear tyre tread distorting

surface corrosion to underbody

tyre pressure monitor on

Pass 17 Mar 2023 140,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion around underbody areas and to front and rear suspension components

Fail 16 Mar 2023 140,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion around underbody areas and to front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2022 125,303 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 125,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,327 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 110,327 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,603 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 105,603 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,349 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,006 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,006 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,252 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,025 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 36,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,922 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/F

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,446 miles

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

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 XUC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

EX08 XUC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 XUC safe to buy?

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