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DF08JBE
2008 TOYOTA RAV4
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2231cc
General Information
- Registration DF08JBE
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model RAV4
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2231cc
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- Expired 19 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 231,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to all underbody and suspension components
24 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 229,866 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- VARIOUS PLACES OF SURFACE CORROSION
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 222,454 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 210,402 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2023 19 Jun 202616 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 210,402 MI
19 Jun 202626 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 198,271 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 190,185 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021 19 Jun 202615 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 190,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun blind wont stay up (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 182,033 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021 19 Jun 202617 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 176,341 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2019 19 Jun 202610 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,083 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018 19 Jun 202610 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 167,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
31 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 165,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Bean cover (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Bean cover (1.7.5a)
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,318 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,124 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,680 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,070 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014 19 Jun 202610 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,280 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,330 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012 19 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF08JBE was registered on 2008-08-22
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