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FL08 XVM

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,096 mi
Last recorded76,096 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XVM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 76,096 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 75,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,408 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,351 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,320 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,300 miles

Front Suspension arm, rear positioned bushes starting to deteriorate. Nearside and Offside

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

Rear Tyres cracking / perishing. Nearside and Offside

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 43,299 miles

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

Front Suspension arm, rear positioned bushes starting to deteriorate. Nearside and Offside

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyres cracking / perishing. Nearside and Offside

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 34,750 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,356 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 27,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 18,433 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,415 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,579 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 14,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,339 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2011 11,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,093 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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FL08 XVM is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

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

Is FL08 XVM safe to buy?

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