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GJ08 NVR

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

165,737 mi
Last recorded165,737 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 NVR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 165,737 miles

Nearside 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 nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 155,534 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 146,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,375 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 113,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,271 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,271 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,576 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,093 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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GJ08 NVR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GJ08 NVR, 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 GJ08 NVR registered?

GJ08 NVR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 NVR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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