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SM08 YME

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

218,007 mi
Last recorded218,007 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YME
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 218,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis external (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis covering plate external both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side of the sub-frame mountings. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Fail 9 Sep 2025 218,007 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis external (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis covering plate external both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side of the sub-frame mountings. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 209,825 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 203,215 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 191,429 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 187,616 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 183,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 168,404 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 168,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 61,855 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 61,855 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 136,069 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 136,069 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,707 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 118,707 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 May 2014 76,816 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 76,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 60,734 miles

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,151 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 44,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,209 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 YME is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM08 YME, 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 YME registered?

SM08 YME is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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