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GY08 UYX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,717 mi
Last recorded143,717 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UYX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 143,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 142,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 137,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,469 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 119,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,291 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and o/side rear tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2018 113,291 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish and o/side rear tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,083 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,387 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre is balding on the edge

Offside front tyre is balding on the 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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GY08 UYX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

GY08 UYX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 UYX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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