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LS08 XXT

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 XXT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 135,307 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2024 129,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Sep 2024 129,823 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion underside

Fail 3 Oct 2023 125,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,085 miles

handbrake close to top of travel

Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,698 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 113,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/65/17/102H worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,729 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,098 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges slight even wear (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/tailbox joint (7.1.2)

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

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

unable to check full operation of offside rear and centre rear seatbelts as buckles are stuck under rear seat

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,529 miles

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 30 Sep 2014 46,738 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,872 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing in centre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,898 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,895 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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LS08 XXT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS08 XXT, 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 LS08 XXT registered?

LS08 XXT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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