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MV08 RAU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,537 mi
Last recorded85,537 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 RAU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 85,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 77,979 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,966 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,102 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 55,065 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 55,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre detoriated

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

Offside Rear tyre detoriated

Pass 27 Feb 2016 47,861 miles

nearside front tyre wearing and offside rear splitting

Pass 28 Feb 2015 40,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 32,449 miles

rear tyres splitting

Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,313 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

front wipers smering

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,958 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Feb 2011 20,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight cuts on nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cuts on nearside front tyre outer side wall

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 RAU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MV08 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

MV08 RAU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MV08 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 RAU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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