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RA08 HNC

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,972 mi
Last recorded47,972 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 HNC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 47,972 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 46,313 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 46,287 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,357 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,172 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 39,542 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake performance on 16%

Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 36,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,871 miles

Nearside Rear Lower light assembly damaged

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

nsf and osf shock absorber dust boot split/perished

Pass 3 Oct 2017 32,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,815 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,675 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges also cracking inbetween treads.

Rear seat belts not checked due to seats being folded down with items on top.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RA08 HNC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RA08 HNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 HNC registered?

RA08 HNC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RA08 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 HNC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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