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GPD 16

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,701 mi
Last recorded109,701 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPD 16
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 109,701 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,867 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 104,495 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 104,495 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,167 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 99,750 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020
Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 93,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 93,682 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link bar (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,241 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,750 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,455 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,516 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,808 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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GPD 16 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 80%.

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 GPD 16, 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 GPD 16 registered?

GPD 16 is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is GPD 16 safe to buy?

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