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SY08 OVR

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,055 mi
Last recorded140,055 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OVR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 140,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 132,477 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower than off side rear

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe + suspension rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

both rear shock absorber sleeves broken

Fail 7 Oct 2024 132,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower than off side rear

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe + suspension rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

both rear shock absorber sleeves broken

Pass 23 Oct 2023 126,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + noise when operating handbrake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,661 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust shields badly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 116,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber dust shields badly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,408 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes split.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes split.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,535 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 90,535 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65/17 both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wipers smear

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,080 miles

Both front tyres are perished and worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,179 miles

Front brake disc are slightly corroded

Front brake pads are 75% worn

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,877 miles

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

O/S/F Brake disc slightly corroded on inner side

Fail 24 Mar 2017 73,877 miles

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

O/S/F Brake disc slightly corroded on inner side

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 66,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,611 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,713 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 32,424 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

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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SY08 OVR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SY08 OVR, 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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SY08 OVR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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