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YG08 SZN

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,855 mi
Last recorded122,855 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 SZN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 122,855 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2026 122,848 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing missing/ unable to be found (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault active when brakes applied (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tpms fault

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,506 miles

underseal applied

Pass 28 Feb 2024 116,574 miles

advise noise from engine

advise coolant level low

Fail 28 Feb 2024 116,568 miles

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

advise noise from engine

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise coolant level low

Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,472 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,701 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 92,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,273 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 85,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,022 miles

small chip in wndscreen zone 'B'

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,597 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,287 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,198 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,221 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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YG08 SZN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG08 SZN, 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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What year was YG08 SZN registered?

YG08 SZN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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