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LG08 NKA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,463 mi
Last recorded81,463 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 NKA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 81,463 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 76,076 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 76,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 71,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 64,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 58,962 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,118 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s and r/o/s tyres are badly perished

f/o/s tyre is worn on edges worn to 3mm

front discs are worn and pads appear 80% worn

r/n/s is perished

Pass 4 Feb 2019 41,716 miles

Both front tyre starting to perish. o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Both rear radius arm bushes soft

Tapley test carried out

Wet test

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on walls

Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,389 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front pads appear 50% worn

r/n/s tyre is perished

r/o/s lower arm front bush is perished

Pass 3 Feb 2017 33,228 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

both rear and f/n/s tyre valves perished

exhaust rusty in places

tapley brake test carried out

Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,362 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

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

exhaust is rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,233 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust rusty

oil level at min

r/o/s tyre perished in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,651 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 19,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,640 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,154 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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LG08 NKA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG08 NKA, 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

How do I check the history of LG08 NKA?

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What year was LG08 NKA registered?

LG08 NKA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LG08 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 NKA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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