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SO08 EFT

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,794 mi
Last recorded99,794 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 EFT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 99,794 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 99,794 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 98,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,418 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,703 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 85,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,074 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,209 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 81,209 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,170 miles

Lower CHECKED WHAT CAN BE SEEN

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,330 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,330 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 12 Sep 2016 72,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,297 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,022 miles

n/s/r tyre low

rear brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,494 miles

both front tyre treads close to legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,729 miles

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)

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

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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SO08 EFT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO08 EFT, 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 SO08 EFT registered?

SO08 EFT is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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