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SM08 XRH

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,228 mi
Last recorded128,228 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XRH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 128,228 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024
Pass 23 Sep 2023 112,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,689 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,715 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,934 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,526 miles

nearside front suspension arm, rearmost bush bonding starting to split/seperate

nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low

nearside rear shock absorber leaking/damp

rear brake pads 3-4mm

Pass 30 May 2014 58,882 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,945 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slight perishing/cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2012 41,663 miles

Front wipers torn

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,325 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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SM08 XRH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM08 XRH, 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 SM08 XRH registered?

SM08 XRH is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is SM08 XRH safe to buy?

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