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HG08 JYR

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,156 mi
Last recorded139,156 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JYR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 139,156 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 139,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear] bush in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability link broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 131,472 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 131,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,269 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 124,269 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users see print out (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,006 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 119,004 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,923 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 107,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 107,788 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 97,931 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 97,928 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2014 88,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 79,027 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 79,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 69,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 54,578 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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HG08 JYR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HG08 JYR, 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 HG08 JYR registered?

HG08 JYR is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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