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MK08 THX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,910 mi
Last recorded184,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 THX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 184,910 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 184,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 176,518 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 6 Jul 2023 176,516 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 9 May 2022 161,103 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 160,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 144,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing slightly at seam/edge (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 144,239 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom ring in suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom ring in suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing slightly at seam/edge (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 136,156 miles

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

Handbrake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 5 Dec 2018 120,621 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 120,379 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,781 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,255 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 100,133 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,213 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,288 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,668 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,599 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,358 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)

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 THX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

MK08 THX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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