2008 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · MW08 AFA

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, following a clean pass on November 28, 2025 at 112,985 miles. While the record shows a failure on that same date, the lack of recorded defects suggests an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately without triggering a formal advisory note. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has consistently cleared inspections without recurring mechanical or structural advisories over the last two testing cycles. At 18 years old, this TOYOTRA RAV-4 has averaged approximately 6,277 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent across the intervals, with roughly 9,400 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 8,000 miles recorded between November 2024 and November 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often helps prevent seals and rubber components from degrading despite the age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the common failure points for this generation of RAV-4 despite the clean MOT history. Given the mileage and age, examine the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points where rust typically accumulates. Check the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of wear, as these components often fatigue out before they trigger an MOT failure. While the record shows no brake binding issues, verifying the caliper movement and uneven pad wear is a prudent step to ensure the braking system remains as effective as the test results suggest.