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YS08 HVN

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,680 mi
Last recorded112,680 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HVN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 112,680 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 112,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2024 98,276 miles

Corrosion under vehicle structure

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 98,276 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under vehicle structure

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,661 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc`s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,182 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play carrier rubber splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 91,182 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play carrier rubber splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,871 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc`s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,919 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 75,712 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,376 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,720 miles

slight fuel leak around fuel filler pipe

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,487 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,269 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,654 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,523 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,301 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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YS08 HVN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS08 HVN, 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 YS08 HVN registered?

YS08 HVN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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