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SL08 MXC

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,175 mi
Last recorded153,175 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 MXC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 153,175 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 153,175 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 138,404 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 132,589 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 132,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 128,533 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 126,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 115,215 miles

low h/brake on osr

Pass 3 Oct 2018 104,933 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 104,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,009 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2016 91,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,478 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,016 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,413 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 63,413 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,654 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,831 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 53,831 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MXC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

SL08 MXC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SL08 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 MXC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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