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GS55 GEL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,882 mi
Last recorded95,882 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS55 GEL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 88,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,350 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 83,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to/rear/both (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,939 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 79,936 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,511 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 73,278 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,914 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,851 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,070 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,211 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear o/s and n/s tyres cracks in side walls

front n/s and o/s brake discs pitted inner surfaces

front n/s tyre wear on edges

front o/s ball joint gaiter slight leak of grease

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,188 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Light corrosion on front brake discs

Plastic underbody trays fitted to O/S & N/S

Fail 16 Sep 2011 17,188 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Light corrosion on front brake discs

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic underbody trays fitted to O/S & N/S

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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GS55 GEL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GS55 GEL, 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 GS55 GEL registered?

GS55 GEL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is GS55 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS55 GEL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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