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GF08 RAU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 RAU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Fail 15 Jan 2026 117,011 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 19 Dec 2024 102,493 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 102,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,333 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 91,333 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,581 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,171 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,899 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,232 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,114 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,782 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 52,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,469 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 46,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,795 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,757 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 24,201 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 21,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,659 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 RAU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF08 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

GF08 RAU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is GF08 RAU safe to buy?

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