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SL08 EXR

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,381 mi
Last recorded75,381 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 EXR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle,inner sills,rear inner wheel arches and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,970 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle,suspension components and rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,961 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2023 72,958 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,765 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 69,765 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,719 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 61,085 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 61,085 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 57,513 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 57,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 52,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 52,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 49,592 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 49,592 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 45,565 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 40,897 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,961 miles

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

front both sides brake discs corroding and scored

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,472 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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SL08 EXR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL08 EXR, 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 SL08 EXR registered?

SL08 EXR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is SL08 EXR safe to buy?

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