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MV08 JVA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,965 mi
Last recorded154,965 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 JVA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 154,965 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 154,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 144,861 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 131,920 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 124,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,455 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 110,040 miles

Fuel filler pipe excessively corroded

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 110,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler pipe excessively corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,260 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 108,260 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,403 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 95,403 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,068 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,303 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,129 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV08 JVA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel 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 MV08 JVA, 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 MV08 JVA registered?

MV08 JVA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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