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GY08 YME

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,028 mi
Last recorded123,028 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YME
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 123,028 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 118,348 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 113,927 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,713 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 109,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,924 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,771 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,631 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 81,631 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,557 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,630 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,437 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,437 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,041 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 50,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Carpet mat catching throttle pedal

Pass 31 May 2013 50,276 miles

Carpet mat catching throttle pedal

Pass 15 May 2012 39,034 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 15 May 2012 39,034 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 26,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YME is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YME, 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 YME registered?

GY08 YME is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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