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DV08 GJG

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,991 mi
Last recorded132,991 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GJG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 132,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 130,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 127,772 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,185 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 122,944 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,639 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,285 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 91,019 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 91,004 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear brake pipe corroded

general corrosion

nsr bodywork slightly damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,318 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,281 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,569 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 52,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,992 miles

Drivers wiper smearing slightly.

Slight brake judder on front brakes.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 42,991 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Drivers wiper smearing slightly.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight brake judder on front brakes.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 33,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs pitted.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Very slight brake judder on front brakes.

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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DV08 GJG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 GJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV08 GJG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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