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SG08 XRK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,971 mi
Last recorded168,971 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 XRK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 168,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 168,905 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 152,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 142,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 126,706 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 8 Mar 2021 119,883 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,748 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,301 miles

front discs pitted

front pads badly worn

Pass 18 May 2015 64,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,330 miles

Inner face of front discs pitted

Pass 9 May 2013 50,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres getting close to limit

Pass 16 May 2012 42,810 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 32,365 miles

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

both front discs rusty on in ner faces

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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SG08 XRK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SG08 XRK, 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 SG08 XRK registered?

SG08 XRK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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