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GD08 BAA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,404 mi
Last recorded148,404 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BAA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 148,404 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 145,615 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 142,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 134,648 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 134,648 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 130,503 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 127,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 125,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 116,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 105,214 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 96,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 70,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2012 55,403 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,797 miles

Emissions machine faulty, Visual check only.

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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GD08 BAA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD08 BAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD08 BAA registered?

GD08 BAA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GD08 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 BAA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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