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MK08 UTN

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,524 mi
Last recorded141,524 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 UTN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 141,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing split. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing split. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides are rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 141,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb replaced. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing split. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb replaced. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing split. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides are rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 136,971 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,163 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 133,163 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 128,882 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 124,642 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 124,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 122,586 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 120,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 113,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 105,027 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 83,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 70,796 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 50,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 39,725 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 28,606 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 28,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UTN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

MK08 UTN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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