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HG08 VMR

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,965 mi
Last recorded74,965 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VMR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,965 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,563 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,374 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,902 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,687 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,162 miles

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,023 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty marks on face (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output masks fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

trays & covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (3.5.1i)

masks fitted to both headlights

Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,416 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides starting to rust (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 41,416 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides starting to rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,557 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD JUST OK FOR TEST

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,125 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 22,857 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 VMR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey 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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

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

Is HG08 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 VMR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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