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RA08 HNH

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,392 mi
Last recorded142,392 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 HNH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 142,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear seats was folded for luggage/coudn/t inspect the seat belts operation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 142,381 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened n/s/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear seats was folded for luggage/coudn/t inspect the seat belts operation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,806 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 137,797 miles

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

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

Engine Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 129,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 124,681 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 124,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 116,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 109,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 109,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 97,218 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 87,049 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 86,846 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,707 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,513 miles

Both front tyres are worn on both edges and are on 2mm of tread

Both rear tyres are perished but not exposing cords, nearside rear on 2mm of tread and offside rear is on 3mm of tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Sep 2015 63,513 miles

Both front tyres are worn on both edges and are on 2mm of tread

Both rear tyres are perished but not exposing cords, nearside rear on 2mm of tread and offside rear is on 3mm of tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,847 miles

Both front tyres are worn on both edges, nearside front is on 2.8mm of tread and offside front is on 3mm of tread

Both rear tyres are perished but not exposing cords, nearside rear is on 2.8mm of tread and offside rear is on 3.2mm of tread

Front lower suspension arms, both sides, rear bush starting to deteriorate slightly

Rear trailing arms, both sides, bushes are starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,877 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 36,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,366 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,709 miles

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

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

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 HNH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RA08 HNH, 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 RA08 HNH registered?

RA08 HNH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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