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HG08 FFA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,421 mi
Last recorded166,421 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FFA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 166,421 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (Travel) (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/F,N/R and O/R Shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 166,421 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (Travel) (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/F,N/R and O/R Shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 151,238 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 116,253 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 116,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 93,848 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 82,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,071 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 30 Jan 2014 55,534 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 47,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,608 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 29,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HG08 FFA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG08 FFA, 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 HG08 FFA registered?

HG08 FFA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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