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FV08 SKF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,705 mi
Last recorded123,705 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 SKF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 123,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 121,957 miles

under side body has slight corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Nov 2023 119,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,822 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 117,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,774 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,304 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,029 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,981 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 81,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 77,553 miles

clonk from steering

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,572 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,200 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 SKF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SKF, 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 FV08 SKF registered?

FV08 SKF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is FV08 SKF safe to buy?

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