CarVerify

Free Car Check

YT08 ABF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,987 mi
Last recorded109,987 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 ABF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 109,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 105,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 101,107 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

minimum required parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to inner sill/floor areas

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,765 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,956 miles

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

fuel filler neck damp but not leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2019 85,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filler neck damp but not leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,872 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,225 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted. seat belt checked best posible

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2014 54,932 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat.Both rear tyres cracked/perished.All 4 tyres worn on edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,691 miles

rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,994 miles

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

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
Full Toyota RAV4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YT08 ABF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YT08 ABF, 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

How do I check the history of YT08 ABF?

You can check the full history of YT08 ABF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YT08 ABF registered?

YT08 ABF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is YT08 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 ABF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT08 ABF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YT08 ABF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.