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GY08 RZR

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,883 mi
Last recorded173,883 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 RZR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 173,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 173,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod ball joint retaining nut securing 'split pin' missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 160,178 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 160,172 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 143,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 142,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 130,514 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 130,514 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,000 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,657 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,957 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,459 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,953 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,614 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,466 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,729 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 RZR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RZR, 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 GY08 RZR registered?

GY08 RZR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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