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GF08 CJX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,245 mi
Last recorded120,245 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 CJX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 120,245 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 112,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 106,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 97,192 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 97,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,713 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,089 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,514 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective damaged and repaired (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,094 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,701 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,325 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,933 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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GF08 CJX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GF08 CJX, 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 GF08 CJX registered?

GF08 CJX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is GF08 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 CJX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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