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YG08 YDF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,246 mi
Last recorded157,246 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YDF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 157,246 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre section of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 149,901 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 149,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 141,694 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 141,686 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 133,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edgers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 122,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear { at rear} (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear {at rear} (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,801 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,801 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,035 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,592 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,927 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 20,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake discs lipped and scored

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

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 YDF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG08 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

YG08 YDF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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