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SW08 FPN

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 107,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2024 104,288 miles

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 100,985 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all under side is covered in under seal

side steps fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2022 97,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under side is covered in under seal

side steps fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 94,229 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 94,229 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 93,965 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bushes o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 91,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 86,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 76,864 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,884 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 64,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,407 miles

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

fuel filler pipes some corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,015 miles

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 1 May 2012 35,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 26,312 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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SW08 FPN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SW08 FPN, 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 SW08 FPN registered?

SW08 FPN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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