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NL08 NFY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NFY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 126,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose 1 of 3 tank straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 122,939 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose 1 of 3 supports fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

RTC damage nearside front

fuel tank appears damp

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2024 118,135 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

fuel tank appears damp

nearside front bumper poorly secured

Pass 27 Apr 2023 113,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER POORLY SECURED

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

REAR NUMBER PLATE POORLY SECURED

SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 113,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER POORLY SECURED

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

REAR NUMBER PLATE POORLY SECURED

SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 109,247 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

STONE CHIP TO WINDSCREEN

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,318 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 103,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,446 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,186 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 95,183 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,952 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush top rubber bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/17 102h (4.1.E.1)

cover&under tray fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 73,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/17 102h (4.1.E.1)

cover&under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,350 miles

n/sf tyre wall has slight damage.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,830 miles

outer wall has slight damage.

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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NL08 NFY 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 NL08 NFY, 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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NL08 NFY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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