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YF08 NFG

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,862 mi
Last recorded144,862 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 NFG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 144,862 miles

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

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2025 144,862 miles

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

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

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 141,067 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 140,681 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 140,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 121,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 117,800 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to rear of arm deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to rear of arm deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 117,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to rear of arm deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to rear of arm deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 112,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 112,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 1.0 result was2.29 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 107,973 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 107,964 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 1.0 emissions at 2.11 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 96,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 83,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 78,023 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 78,023 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 72,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,621 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)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 60,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 52,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 44,892 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,645 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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YF08 NFG 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 YF08 NFG, 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 NFG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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