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RAX 230

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,266 mi
Last recorded110,266 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 230
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 110,266 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,369 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 106,327 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 99,166 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 99,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 89,235 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,516 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,784 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 60,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,945 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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RAX 230 is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RAX 230, 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 RAX 230 registered?

RAX 230 is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is RAX 230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAX 230 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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