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MA08 MZY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,776 mi
Last recorded144,776 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 MZY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 144,776 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 137,571 miles

Suspension items corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 129,710 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 124,195 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 119,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 114,879 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 114,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 110,087 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 110,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 103,759 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 103,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 96,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre very worn. close to legal limit. recommend replacment

Offside Front tyre very worn. close to legal limit. recommend replacment

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some items

general corrosion on underside of vehicle on chassis/suspension/brake components

handbrake travel becomming excessive. requires adjustment/tightening

nearside and offside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bushes worn. recommend replacment

nearside and offside rear antiroll bar link rubbers cracked/perished

Pass 3 May 2017 86,896 miles

advise engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some items

advise general corrosion underside chassis suspension and brake components

advise n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar link bar rubbers starting to crack and perish

Fail 29 Apr 2017 86,825 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f and o/s/f front inner brake pads below min requirements (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn /deterioated (8.2.2)

advise engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some items

advise general corrosion underside chassis suspension and brake components

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs inner surface heavily corroded and pitted recommend replacement

advise n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar link bar rubbers starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,577 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber gaitors torn/deteriated

Pass 7 May 2015 67,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,055 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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MA08 MZY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA08 MZY, 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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MA08 MZY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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