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GX08 RCU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,522 mi
Last recorded89,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 RCU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 89,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 88,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 83,975 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 8 Jul 2023 78,367 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,793 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,023 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 58,021 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,263 miles

Front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,347 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,210 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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GX08 RCU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey 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 GX08 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX08 RCU registered?

GX08 RCU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is GX08 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 RCU 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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