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GIL 5178

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,070 mi
Last recorded119,070 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 5178
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 119,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 116,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 111,270 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 111,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 106,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 102,597 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 99,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 95,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

towbar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2015 90,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 73,948 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 52,771 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 52,472 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,737 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,758 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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GIL 5178 is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey 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 GIL 5178, 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 GIL 5178 registered?

GIL 5178 is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is GIL 5178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 5178 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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