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PL08 MZW

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,210 mi
Last recorded185,210 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 MZW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 185,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 185,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low effort

Pass 10 Jun 2025 179,694 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort low

Fail 10 Jun 2025 179,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort low

Pass 14 Jun 2024 172,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 164,746 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 164,729 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 156,977 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 156,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 148,364 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 148,364 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 139,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,857 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,318 miles

Damage to windscreen not in drivers view, requires new screen

Pass 1 May 2014 45,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 31,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,704 miles

front discs are corroded

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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PL08 MZW 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 PL08 MZW, 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 PL08 MZW registered?

PL08 MZW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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The MOT history for PL08 MZW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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