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FP08 BHJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,769 mi
Last recorded95,769 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 BHJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 95,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded and undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,877 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,540 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 76,539 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 68,480 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,785 miles

All four tyres slightly perished/cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 64,784 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All four tyres slightly perished/cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 61,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 58,040 miles

All four tyres slightly perished/cracked

Exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 54,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 54,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 52,892 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 50,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 50,495 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 44,674 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 39,383 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,850 miles

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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FP08 BHJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP08 BHJ, 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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What year was FP08 BHJ registered?

FP08 BHJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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