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RF08 BBK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,675 mi
Last recorded129,675 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 BBK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 129,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,139 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 118,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 112,537 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 112,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 102,160 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,134 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lots of exhaust smoke

steering lower uj knocking but no play

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,826 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jul 2012 31,754 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,647 miles

Nearside 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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RF08 BBK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF08 BBK, 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 RF08 BBK registered?

RF08 BBK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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