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FL08 VYS

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VYS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 82,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 82,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged wear on inner edge cord reached 225 65 R 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged wear on inner edge cord reached 225 65 R 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside wearing on edges 225 65 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch lining insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2025 76,442 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside wearing on edges 225 65 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch lining insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,300 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,369 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 63,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,485 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 54,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,893 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 47,318 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 47,278 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,640 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,560 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,810 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)

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 VYS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

FL08 VYS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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