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GJ08 WHG

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,779 mi
Last recorded116,779 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WHG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 116,779 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 116,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,081 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 110,081 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 104,470 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 104,470 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,812 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe heavily corroded (strong advise to replace)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,536 miles

slight knock from steering intermediate shaft

Fail 20 Sep 2017 93,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight knock from steering intermediate shaft

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,957 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear seal slighty twisted

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,228 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,664 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 41,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,987 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 WHG is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ08 WHG, 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 GJ08 WHG registered?

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

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