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GU08 EXB

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,154 mi
Last recorded127,154 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 EXB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 127,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 127,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 117,869 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 115,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 111,687 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 106,092 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 100,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 97,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/mid join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 71,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,652 miles

both front brake discs inner faces pitted

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,806 miles

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

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,368 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,627 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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GU08 EXB is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 GU08 EXB, 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 GU08 EXB registered?

GU08 EXB is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 EXB 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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