2008 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Petrol · CX58 BUP

The 2008 Toyota RAV4 presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 6 October 2025 at 93,652 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available history. Two earlier failures on 4 October 2025 at 93,649 miles and 27 October 2023 at 88,810 miles were logged with no defects cited, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than component failure. The recorded mileage of 93,652 against an 18 year lifespan equates to a low average of roughly 5,200 miles per year. The gaps between tests are narrow: 88,816 miles on 1 November 2023 rising to 90,696 by 25 October 2024, then 93,652 by October 2025. This reflects light, consistent use with no rapid accumulation. The clean record across all four passes and two defect-free failures suggests the previous keeper maintained basic test compliance, though the sparse data gives limited insight into wear on consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low annual mileage that may mask corrosion from standing. The absence of advisories means no structural rust or binding calipers were flagged, but 18 year old Toyotas commonly develop underbody corrosion unseen in MOT lanes. Verify the actual reason for the two failed tests with the DVSA, as no defects were recorded yet the vehicle was rejected. Pre-purchase checks should include exhaust emissions under cold start and a torque review of steering components. The low mileage implies lighter drivetrain wear, yet periodical inactivity risks seized handbrake mechanisms or flat-spotted tyres. Given the clean history, the RAV4 shows acceptable roadworthiness but warrants hands-on verification of age-related structural integrity.