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HG08 UWW

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,766 mi
Last recorded145,766 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UWW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 145,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake has only just met the requirements

Fail 15 May 2026 145,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake has only just met the requirements

Pass 14 Feb 2025 135,106 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 135,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 126,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 118,387 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

tpms on

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,191 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 111,191 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,548 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 96,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 78,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,150 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S COERRODED AND PITTED

Fail 15 Mar 2017 66,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SAME AS NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE (WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUE) (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TYRE TREAD SCRUBBED OUT WITHIN THE 75% OF TYRE DEPTH TAKEN FROM CENTRE LINE.(SIZE 235/55R18V) (4.1.E.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S COERRODED AND PITTED

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,543 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,111 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,537 miles

BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,580 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 UWW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWW, 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 HG08 UWW registered?

HG08 UWW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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