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2008 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · SA58 MYR

SA58 MYR

2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 97,056 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA RAV4
Year / Origin
2008 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,056 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2008 Toyota RAV4 presents a broadly roadworthy status as of the most recent test on 17 October 2024 at 93,883 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, with clean passes in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and a final clear result after a brief failure. No recurring advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year record, suggesting the vehicle has not shown worsening wear in the tested periods. The recorded mileage sits at 93,883 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,216 miles per year and marking low use for a RAV4 of this age. The owner added only 10,198 miles between the 30 March 2021 test at 76,246 miles and the 20 June 2023 test at 83,916 miles, then a further 9,967 miles to the October 2024 pass. A notable gap exists between June 2023 and the October 2024 failure, roughly sixteen months, implying lighter running or a period off the road. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural care. The 3 October 2024 failure at 93,685 miles carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, resolved twelve days later with a pass. A buyer should still inspect the usual high-age items not always caught in a pass: suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion. Low annual mileage can mask moisture-related rust where the car stood unused. Given the absence of advisories, verify underside structural integrity and check for binding calipers or degraded tyres before purchase. The history implies a lightly used vehicle with basic upkeep maintained, but in-person checks on exhaust emissions and chassis condition remain prudent at this age.
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SA58 MYR Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
  • 97,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SA58 MYR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Oct 2026, 19:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Rav4 (SA58 MYR) between September 2011 and June 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 June 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.

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SA58 MYR Mileage History

  1. 10/09/201132,578 mi
  2. 06/09/201238,833 mi+6,255 mi
  3. 15/07/201344,088 mi+5,255 mi
  4. 05/07/201450,641 mi+6,553 mi
  5. 26/06/201557,711 mi+7,070 mi
  6. 02/08/201664,088 mi+6,377 mi
  7. 31/03/201767,303 mi+3,215 mi
  8. 26/03/201869,149 mi+1,846 mi
  9. 25/03/201971,941 mi+2,792 mi
  10. 10/04/202072,861 mi+920 mi
  11. 30/03/202176,246 mi+3,385 mi
  12. 08/04/202278,723 mi+2,477 mi
  13. 20/06/202383,916 mi+5,193 mi
  14. 03/10/202493,685 mi+9,769 mi
  15. 17/10/202493,883 mi+198 mi
  16. 26/06/202697,056 mi+3,173 mi
  17. 26/06/202697,056 mi

Average of roughly 4,359 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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