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YH08 XER

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,557 mi
Last recorded150,557 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XER
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 150,557 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 150,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 140,091 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 140,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 130,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,370 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,071 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,465 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,613 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 48,788 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,565 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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YH08 XER is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH08 XER, 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 YH08 XER registered?

YH08 XER is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YH08 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 XER shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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