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OV08 HBZ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,922 mi
Last recorded146,922 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 HBZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 146,922 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 146,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 138,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler corroded near tank

Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,070 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 123,516 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 110,776 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 110,675 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,874 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

to nearside rear

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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OV08 HBZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OV08 HBZ, 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 OV08 HBZ registered?

OV08 HBZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is OV08 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 HBZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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