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RF08 HFY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,368 mi
Last recorded110,368 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 HFY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 110,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,666 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 99,563 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,533 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 94,500 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake low effort on n/s

Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,539 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,076 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres showing cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 84,309 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 84,276 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,137 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,821 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,901 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers poor ADVISE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc inner faces slight wear and deterioration

Windscreen chip damage

Fail 21 Jun 2011 21,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc inner faces slight wear and deterioration

Windscreen chip damage

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HFY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HFY, 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 RF08 HFY registered?

RF08 HFY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is RF08 HFY safe to buy?

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