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MF08 NVL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,399 mi
Last recorded104,399 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 NVL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,399 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2022 104,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,963 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 93,940 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,252 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 90,252 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,913 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 84,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,951 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 72,951 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,232 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,342 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 60,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Mar 2013 52,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,809 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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MF08 NVL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF08 NVL, 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 MF08 NVL registered?

MF08 NVL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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