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GY08 DSX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,230 mi
Last recorded119,230 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 DSX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 119,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 116,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 113,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,521 miles

Stone chip on windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2019 109,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,762 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 104,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,163 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 88,060 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,810 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,986 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 41,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,058 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

front wipers deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,834 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

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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GY08 DSX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY08 DSX, 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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GY08 DSX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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