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FV08 NSJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,553 mi
Last recorded130,553 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 NSJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 130,553 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 127,249 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 125,209 miles

various corrosion underneath the car

Fail 23 Feb 2024 125,196 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

various corrosion underneath the car

Pass 23 Feb 2023 116,401 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish - 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking - URGENT ATTENTION!! 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 116,401 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish - 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking - URGENT ATTENTION!! 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 99,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,090 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,298 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,200 miles

(both) rear tyres cracking up with age

center section of exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly (corroded)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,116 miles

rear tyres slight cracks in treads

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,572 miles

NS rear foglamp lens broken.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,107 miles

nsr fog lamp broken and not working

Fail 29 Mar 2012 49,105 miles

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

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

nsr fog lamp broken and not working

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,105 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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FV08 NSJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver 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 FV08 NSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 NSJ registered?

FV08 NSJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FV08 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 NSJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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