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HJ08 HWK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,474 mi
Last recorded170,474 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 170,474 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 170,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 165,439 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 153,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 153,249 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,982 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 137,945 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 126,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

presenter adviced

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,124 miles

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,387 miles

windscreen has stone chips

front tyres worn on edges

offside healight mounts broken but still secure

towbar attachment not present

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,903 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,907 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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HJ08 HWK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HWK, 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 HJ08 HWK registered?

HJ08 HWK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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