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HJ08 HVU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,825 mi
Last recorded170,825 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 HVU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 170,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine mount worn

front floor corrosion

inner sill corrosion

rear sill ends corroding

suspension components corroding

tpms light on

Pass 18 Mar 2020 168,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust mounts deteriorating

suspension components corroding

tpms light on

Fail 17 Mar 2020 168,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust mounts deteriorating

suspension components corroding

tpms light on

Pass 16 Mar 2019 159,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 155,791 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front fog inop

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 155,791 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front fog inop

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 151,047 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 143,467 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 143,456 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside rear on inner tread areas (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 136,637 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear coil springs corroded

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 203,384 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracked and perished in tread areas

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 203,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracked and perished in tread areas

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,820 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear suspension springs corroded

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,335 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 94,335 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,986 miles

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

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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HJ08 HVU 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 68.8%.

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 HJ08 HVU, 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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HJ08 HVU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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