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YG08 YBV

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,088 mi
Last recorded174,088 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YBV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 174,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 164,872 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 156,751 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Fuel tank slightly loose strip (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 145,170 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 137,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 105,630 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 105,624 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,331 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,336 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 59,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,659 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2012 29,786 miles

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

offside front tytre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,566 miles

Coolant leak

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 YBV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG08 YBV registered?

YG08 YBV is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 YBV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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