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GJ08 WJA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,399 mi
Last recorded137,399 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WJA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 137,399 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 137,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 132,938 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 132,938 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 128,374 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 128,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,104 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 118,402 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 113,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 113,183 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,523 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,477 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,423 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,716 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 22,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,043 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 WJA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

GJ08 WJA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is GJ08 WJA safe to buy?

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