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MK08 DZT

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,668 mi
Last recorded133,668 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 DZT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 133,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 132,803 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 131,397 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 129,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 126,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 122,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 112,849 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 105,491 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 105,323 miles

Emissions not tested to much smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 96,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure excess side to side movement (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 85,520 miles

front pads worn low

hand brake lever lose

hand brake travel high

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,590 miles

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

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

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,202 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,914 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,387 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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MK08 DZT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK08 DZT, 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 MK08 DZT registered?

MK08 DZT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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