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RV08 XEF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,521 mi
Last recorded117,521 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 XEF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,521 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 114,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 109,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,421 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,723 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 89,844 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,311 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 81,858 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,211 miles

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 30 May 2014 71,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 66,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 60,882 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,786 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 XEF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEF, 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 RV08 XEF registered?

RV08 XEF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is RV08 XEF safe to buy?

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