2008 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · CE08 YFY
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 150,483 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE08 YFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 150,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE08 YFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Rav4 (CE08 YFY) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CE08 YFY Mileage History
- 30/09/2024136,464 mi
- 30/09/2024136,466 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/2025143,277 mi+6,811 mi
- 09/09/2026150,480 mi+7,203 mi
- 09/09/2026150,483 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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