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RX08 KRN

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,700 mi
Last recorded163,700 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 KRN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 163,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 150,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 138,629 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 138,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 134,613 miles

Advise all warning lights follow correct sequence but abs light flashes when brakes firmly applied indicating a possible fault.

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 134,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Damaged.& split. ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise all warning lights follow correct sequence but abs light flashes when brakes firmly applied indicating a possible fault.

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 130,200 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,624 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise lower steering column gaiter insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2020 126,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise lower steering column gaiter insecure

Pass 7 May 2019 121,280 miles

Advise engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 115,067 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 May 2017 109,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 102,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 94,635 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 76,200 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 65,500 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,781 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,781 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,807 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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RX08 KRN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel 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 RX08 KRN, 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 RX08 KRN registered?

RX08 KRN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is RX08 KRN safe to buy?

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