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RA08 LNW

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,604 mi
Last recorded141,604 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LNW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 141,604 miles

chassis , suspension and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2025 133,744 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 123,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 121,574 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 121,569 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,121 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 119,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,487 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 117,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 111,430 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 105,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 101,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

kids seat fitted engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2017 101,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

kids seat fitted engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,752 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 88,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs rusted and pitted on inner face

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,590 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,894 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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RA08 LNW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black 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 RA08 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

RA08 LNW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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