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SL08 EXT

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 EXT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 99,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 91,848 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 61,851 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 61,851 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 60,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,350 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe has corrosion,advise (7.2.2)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 52,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick too low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe has corrosion,advise (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail on inner edge,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,245 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,501 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,091 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 27,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,355 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 16,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,428 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 EXT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL08 EXT, 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 SL08 EXT registered?

SL08 EXT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is SL08 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 EXT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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