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FL08 VUV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,513 mi
Last recorded178,513 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VUV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 178,513 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 178,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 156,210 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 156,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 150,650 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 139,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 134,624 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 124,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/6517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,329 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,806 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,432 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 39,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 102,754 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FL08 VUV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FL08 VUV, 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 FL08 VUV registered?

FL08 VUV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 VUV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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