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HG08 FFD

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,028 mi
Last recorded51,028 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FFD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 51,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link dust cover perished and cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint weeping slightly but no splits (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 49,980 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers cracking/perished

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged heavily cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged heavily cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,257 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 both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,909 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,665 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 36,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,624 miles

both rear tyres cracked heavily on tread

front brake discs corroded pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,067 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,780 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,079 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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HG08 FFD is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HG08 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

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

Is HG08 FFD safe to buy?

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