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FT08 OTB

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 OTB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 101,585 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central seat belt used ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 100,392 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 100,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,116 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 97,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 97,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,196 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,505 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 94,250 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 91,622 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,028 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 89,028 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,959 miles

Nearside Tie rod has slight play at inner joint

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to separate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,619 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,313 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,313 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,216 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 39,216 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,294 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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FT08 OTB 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 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 FT08 OTB, 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 FT08 OTB registered?

FT08 OTB is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is FT08 OTB safe to buy?

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