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KL08 RLU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

159,284 mi
Last recorded159,284 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 RLU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 159,284 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 146,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 135,658 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 126,967 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,498 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,141 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 97,137 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,731 miles

Nearside Rear Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre

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 28 Aug 2014 67,813 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 45,992 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,630 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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KL08 RLU 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 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 KL08 RLU, 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 KL08 RLU registered?

KL08 RLU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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