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HG58 LYJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

260,232 mi
Last recorded260,232 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 LYJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 260,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 251,655 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 244,254 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 231,349 miles

Both rear tyres badly misshaped inner edge.

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper slightly insecure.

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 231,347 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Light lens damaged. (4.5.4 (a))

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

Both rear tyres badly misshaped inner edge.

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper slightly insecure.

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 220,976 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts slightly leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Bumper slightly loose.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Nov 2021 220,912 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts slightly leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Bumper slightly loose.

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly damaged. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 213,919 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Front bumper loose

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 207,201 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 196,868 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 179,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre close to the wear bars

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 160,869 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 160,868 miles

Towbar retaining device missing bolts missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 145,099 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 145,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2014 122,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 122,355 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,695 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,960 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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HG58 LYJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG58 LYJ, 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 HG58 LYJ registered?

HG58 LYJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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