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RV08 NBM

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,286 mi
Last recorded129,286 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NBM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 129,286 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 121,344 miles

Coolant leak level in expansion bottle was low ()

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both corners bit loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

parking brake performance only just met

Fail 18 Feb 2025 121,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak level in expansion bottle was low ()

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both corners bit loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 16 Feb 2024 113,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 104,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,353 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 88,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 82,914 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,782 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,018 miles

Engine cover fitted

Long travel on parking brake

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Door damaged

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

Side steps fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,560 miles

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (3.5.1g)

Slight damage nearside rear door

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,041 miles

engine cover fitted

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage nearside rear door

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight damage nearside rear door

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,627 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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RV08 NBM is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 RV08 NBM, 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 RV08 NBM registered?

RV08 NBM is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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