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GY57 UJL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,346 mi
Last recorded164,346 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 UJL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 164,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 162,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 162,273 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner braking faces excessively reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel outer disc face corroded (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipes to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 158,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

screen wash delivery from os jet poor

slight wear in steering rack inner joint ns

Pass 4 Dec 2021 150,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc faces detioriating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front brake disc splash guards corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 145,553 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 135,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 126,641 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 83,370 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 68,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,098 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,489 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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GY57 UJL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY57 UJL, 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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GY57 UJL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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