2008 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · SK08 YFV
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 163,442 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK08 YFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 163,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK08 YFV 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 Rav4 (SK08 YFV) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SK08 YFV Mileage History
- 28/10/2022145,785 mi
- 18/10/2023155,185 mi+9,400 mi
- 23/10/2023155,295 mi+110 mi
- 24/10/2024163,442 mi+8,147 mi
- 25/10/2024163,442 mi
Average of roughly 8,857 miles per year across 5 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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- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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