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PK08 DYP

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,494 mi
Last recorded59,494 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 DYP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 57,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 57,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test SEATS MISSING ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 48,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pf rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test SEATS MISSING ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,498 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn to about 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres worn to 3mm and are cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,800 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and has a nail in it 225/65/17

Pass 16 Mar 2018 29,057 miles

n/s wiper split on ends

rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2018 29,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/65/17h (4.1.D.1a)

n/s wiper split on ends

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,086 miles

both front tyres 2mm on stepped edges and cracking between tread 225/65/17

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 23 Mar 2017 24,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres 2mm on stepped edges and cracking between tread 225/65/17

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,321 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

front brake pads getting low, about 3mm remaining

Pass 21 Mar 2015 19,598 miles

Both front brake discs pitting.

Offside wiper blade torn slightly.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,008 miles

Slight pitting on both front brake discs inner faces.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 7,500 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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PK08 DYP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK08 DYP, 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 PK08 DYP registered?

PK08 DYP is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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