2008 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · FE08 RTX
2008 Toyota RAV-4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 166,045 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE08 RTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 166,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE08 RTX 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 Rav-4 (FE08 RTX) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FE08 RTX Mileage History
- 22/03/2023150,282 mi
- 22/03/2023150,283 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/2024158,721 mi+8,438 mi
- 22/12/2025166,033 mi+7,312 mi
- 05/01/2026166,045 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 5,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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