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ML08 XCA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XCA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2024 129,336 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 132,590 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 109,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,773 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 91,769 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun viser (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,356 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2015 53,356 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 22,881 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 XCA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML08 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

ML08 XCA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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