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NK08 PXG

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,634 mi
Last recorded150,634 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 PXG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 150,634 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear subframe corroded

both rear lower inner seals corroded

tow bar mounting and tow bar corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2026 150,634 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

both rear lower inner seals corroded

tow bar mounting and tow bar corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 138,646 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front headlamps poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both inner rack joints ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 138,646 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel on handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front headlamps poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both inner rack joints ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,473 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,099 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 119,099 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,726 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2022 106,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,601 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 99,466 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,809 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 79,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 68,226 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,808 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 59,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,992 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,198 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,880 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,110 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 26,110 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,874 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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NK08 PXG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NK08 PXG, 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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NK08 PXG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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