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GV08 HRF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

141,105 mi
Last recorded141,105 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HRF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 141,105 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 136,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 128,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 118,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,171 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 110,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 101,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,841 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,431 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,613 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,454 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,635 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,056 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inside edge

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inside edge

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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GV08 HRF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GV08 HRF, 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 GV08 HRF registered?

GV08 HRF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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