2008 Toyota RAV4 · 18,163 MOT tests
2008 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2008 Toyota RAV4s fail 37.4% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 24 RAV4 years (18,163 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 37.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 111,096
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,163
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.8% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.3%
- Lights and electrics13.4%
- Brakes11.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure5.9%
- Tyres3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.63%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.58%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.63%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.6%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.25%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.86%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.58%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.43%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2008 Toyota RAV4s fail 37.4% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 24 RAV4 years (18,163 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.63% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.58% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Toyota RAV4 shows 111,096 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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