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NT08 FWX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,042 mi
Last recorded136,042 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 FWX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 136,042 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components / towbar / chassis

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2025 131,956 miles

all suspension component has surface corrosion

n/s and o/s sill has surface corrosion

under body surface corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2025 131,956 miles

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

all suspension component has surface corrosion

n/s and o/s sill has surface corrosion

under body surface corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,102 miles

front coil spring corroded

n/s front lower sill corroded

o/s front lower steep sill corroded

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2024 127,102 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

front coil spring corroded

n/s front lower sill corroded

o/s front lower steep sill corroded

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2023 121,956 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 121,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 110,215 miles

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

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 106,090 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,449 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 98,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,054 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 92,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,352 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside(cannot see fully)more than slight (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 84,352 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken & bush missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside(cannot see fully)more than slight (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,535 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat worn

Fail 8 Mar 2016 75,535 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

drivers seat worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 49,220 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,912 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 32,969 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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NT08 FWX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel 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 NT08 FWX, 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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NT08 FWX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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