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FV08 JZU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,423 mi
Last recorded173,423 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 JZU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 173,423 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 6 Jan 2025 168,098 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 163,183 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 157,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 152,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 147,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 137,706 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 128,780 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 119,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,728 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,311 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 83,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 68,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 58,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 44,820 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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FV08 JZU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FV08 JZU, 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 FV08 JZU registered?

FV08 JZU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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