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2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,003 mi
Last recorded152,003 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 152,003 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 145,119 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2024 140,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 134,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 134,126 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 127,326 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 127,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 120,998 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 120,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,559 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 117,551 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 16 May 2019 113,169 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 113,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 106,749 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 106,748 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wheels tight to turn by hand

Pass 18 May 2017 98,815 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 98,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 86,390 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 86,390 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 71,885 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 60,286 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 2 May 2013 49,349 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 49,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 37,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 23,268 miles

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

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

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 NFC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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