2008 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · MV08 GXH
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 141,661 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV08 GXH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 141,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV08 GXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Rav4 (MV08 GXH) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MV08 GXH Mileage History
- 06/12/2021131,846 mi
- 05/12/2022136,149 mi+4,303 mi
- 07/12/2022136,173 mi+24 mi
- 06/12/2023141,661 mi+5,488 mi
Average of roughly 4,910 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
Carbon buildup causes head gasket erosion and block pitting.
- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
The electric rack can develop play and knocking sounds.
- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
The 2.0-litre petrol engine can burn oil at higher mileages due to piston ring wear.
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