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RY08 BXK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,246 mi
Last recorded155,246 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 BXK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 155,246 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 152,040 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 152,033 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 147,632 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 147,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 143,261 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 140,262 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 138,482 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 138,482 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 132,654 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 127,085 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 127,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 121,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 113,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,507 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 99,977 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,977 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,636 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,067 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,067 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,122 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

stickers require removing from headlamps

Fail 3 Aug 2011 51,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

stickers require removing from headlamps

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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RY08 BXK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY08 BXK, 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 RY08 BXK registered?

RY08 BXK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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The MOT history for RY08 BXK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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