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W8 PPC

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,670 mi
Last recorded137,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 PPC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 137,670 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 137,670 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 129,636 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2025 129,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 May 2024 122,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 113,618 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides dust covers adrift/broken (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2022 109,805 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corrded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover spilt (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 105,454 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened rubber gaiter split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened rubber gaiter split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 100,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,468 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 94,468 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))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 89,172 miles

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 15 May 2017 82,237 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 76,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 67,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,204 miles

both front tyres worn low on raised edges

Pass 16 May 2012 32,447 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,558 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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W8 PPC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel 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 W8 PPC, 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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W8 PPC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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