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YK08 RCU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,637 mi
Last recorded104,637 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 RCU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 104,637 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,094 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 101,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,874 miles

Nearside side repeater cover missing but not incorrect colour

Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,874 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside side repeater cover missing but not incorrect colour

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,341 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 8 Mar 2017 80,006 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,889 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 25 Apr 2014 51,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,826 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,382 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs pitted on innter edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,286 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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YK08 RCU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YK08 RCU, 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 YK08 RCU registered?

YK08 RCU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YK08 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 RCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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