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GY08 LRU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,294 mi
Last recorded128,294 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 128,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 123,721 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 117,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 109,416 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 109,416 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 105,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,432 miles

centre exhaust box slight blow due to corroded opening in box

Fail 13 Mar 2019 102,392 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust box slight blow due to corroded opening in box

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,486 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 91,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,331 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,989 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,833 miles

N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

Small cracked on O/S windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,092 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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GY08 LRU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GY08 LRU, 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 GY08 LRU registered?

GY08 LRU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GY08 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 LRU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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