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LO08 AWM

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 AWM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 118,259 miles

Coil spring corroded Osr/Nsr recommend replace (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 118,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osr/Nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Osr/Nsr recommend replace (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 106,949 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,818 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 97,818 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 92,138 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 92,138 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,477 miles

front sub frame corroded and nearside and offside front lower suspension arms

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 88,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front sub frame corroded and nearside and offside front lower suspension arms

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 84,708 miles

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes perished

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2020 84,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes perished

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,060 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes perishing

Unable to check both rear lower coil springs

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,177 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes perishing

NOTE.. Unable to check both rear lower coil springs

Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,021 miles

Wear to both front tyres outer edges

Fail 27 Jan 2017 66,021 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Wear to both front tyres outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,607 miles

Damage to n/s/r lower drop link joint

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,124 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,001 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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LO08 AWM is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LO08 AWM, 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 LO08 AWM registered?

LO08 AWM is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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