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PK08 BFF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,620 mi
Last recorded140,620 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 BFF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 140,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 140,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 132,455 miles

Central various corrosion front to back

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 132,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central various corrosion front to back

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 126,389 miles

Central Front various corrosion on all supension

Central Rear various corrossion on all suspension

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 118,654 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 118,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 108,936 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 107,472 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear chassis and suspension rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,808 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,804 miles

front pads look low and discs corroded slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,920 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,238 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both front tyres cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside and nearside wipers deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres deteriorated

offside and nearside wipers deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,767 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on tread pattern

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,818 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 33,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PK08 BFF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey 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 PK08 BFF, 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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PK08 BFF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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