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P596 RBP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

311,423 mi
Last recorded311,423 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 RBP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 311,423 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 303,885 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 296,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 289,968 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 285,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 275,925 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 263,068 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 263,068 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 249,801 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 235,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 222,292 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 207,757 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 193,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 170,885 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 May 2013 170,885 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 151,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 May 2012 151,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 138,913 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 May 2011 138,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 May 2010 124,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2010 124,041 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2009 108,569 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2009 108,569 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 93,011 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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P596 RBP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P596 RBP, 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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P596 RBP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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