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SV08 OCB

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,918 mi
Last recorded108,918 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OCB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 108,918 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 108,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel and will require some adjustment

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,462 miles

All rear suspension arms and shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Grease around area (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under vehicle corrosion to suspension, chassis, sills and sub frames - front to rear

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,197 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Front suspension arm bush perished

Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,141 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 79,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,609 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 63,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,405 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Inner edges (3.5.1n)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,690 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 20,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,561 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 12,139 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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SV08 OCB is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SV08 OCB, 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 SV08 OCB registered?

SV08 OCB is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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