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PY08 NWN

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,030 mi
Last recorded139,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 NWN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 139,030 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,165 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 129,902 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,545 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,760 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 115,066 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 115,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,971 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 109,971 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,276 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 104,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,761 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 89,748 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,353 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 78,342 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,801 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,729 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,682 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,134 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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PY08 NWN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY08 NWN, 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 PY08 NWN registered?

PY08 NWN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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