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YF08 LPK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,449 mi
Last recorded140,449 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 LPK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 140,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 23 Jul 2026 140,449 miles

Fuel tank leaking leaking at filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 27 May 2025 129,756 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 129,756 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 121,039 miles

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

underseal all over underneath car

Fail 20 Jun 2024 121,039 miles

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

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

underseal all over underneath car

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,111 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,254 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 103,177 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 103,177 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 99,991 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

limited reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 8 Jul 2020 99,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

limited reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Jul 2019 97,564 miles

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

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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,361 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate light on first used before 2012 (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 88,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,785 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,572 miles

engine / gearbox mountings deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,286 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 76,286 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,203 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,951 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 21 Apr 2011 47,951 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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YF08 LPK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF08 LPK, 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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YF08 LPK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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