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NG58 MEV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,141 mi
Last recorded141,141 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 MEV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 141,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges, worn down to 1.7mm , just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocker gaiters perished

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s rear wiper blade deteriorated

o/s rear lower light unit cracked and repaired with tape

rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 136,700 miles

rear reg plate lights dim, just ok

centre rear seat belt fraying, ok at time of test

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly de bonding

o/s front ARB linkage dust covers cracking, just ok at time of test

o/s rear brake disc corroded

o/s rear tyre slight cracking in tread

parking brake just ok

slight weep from the o/s front shocker

weep from rear diff

Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,790 miles

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyre low on tread

o/s rear brake disc corroded

o/s rear fog light lens has been repaired

o/s rear tyre slight cracking in tread

reg plate lights dim

slight weep from rear diff

Fail 29 Feb 2024 131,788 miles

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

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyre low on tread

o/s rear brake disc corroded

o/s rear fog light lens has been repaired

o/s rear tyre slight cracking in tread

reg plate lights dim

slight weep from rear diff

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,386 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are de laminating, ok at time of test

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on both edges

o/s rear brake corroded

slight weep from rear diff

Pass 1 Mar 2022 122,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fog lamp repaired with tape

Offside Rear Slight damage to door and arch

Rear Diff has a weep

Rear Registration plate lamps dim

Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,923 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck pipes ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch trim damaged

Offside Rear Light unit repaired with tape

Slight weep of oil from rear diff

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated, just okay at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 114,128 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch liner damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 114,127 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch liner damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,194 miles

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes bonding slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight weep from rear diff

Fail 1 Mar 2019 108,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes bonding slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight weep from rear diff

Pass 3 Mar 2018 101,283 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 101,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,988 miles

damage to front of vehicle in various places

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,116 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 88,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 28 May 2015 77,567 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,309 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,561 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,390 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,193 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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NG58 MEV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue 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 NG58 MEV, 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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NG58 MEV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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