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ML08 VEV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,860 mi
Last recorded109,860 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,860 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 109,860 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 106,138 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,534 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing close to wear markers

Fail 23 Sep 2019 73,472 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front tyres wearing close to wear markers

Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,360 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,334 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,592 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 42,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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 child seat fitted cannot check seat belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,878 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,101 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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ML08 VEV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ML08 VEV, 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 ML08 VEV registered?

ML08 VEV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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