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MK08 BVS

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,853 mi
Last recorded95,853 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BVS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 91,695 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,184 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 85,182 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,412 miles

Rear Both front and rear tyres cracked

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 81,176 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 78,739 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,904 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 71,358 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 66,384 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 60,327 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 60,327 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,161 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 48,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MK08 BVS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MK08 BVS, 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

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What year was MK08 BVS registered?

MK08 BVS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is MK08 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 BVS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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