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HJ08 NUK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

160,662 mi
Last recorded160,662 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 NUK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 160,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 156,394 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 150,580 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 143,593 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Feb 2021 139,329 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspect both rear springs broken- not visible during test

Pass 20 Feb 2020 135,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 129,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 124,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 118,717 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,602 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers are split.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,591 miles

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover is split.

Offside front shock absorber dust cover is split.

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 87,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover is split.

Offside front shock absorber dust cover is split.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,548 miles

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

o/s washer jet delivering small amount of liquid.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,828 miles

Engine genrerally oily

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

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

Water pump leaking

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 NUK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 HJ08 NUK, 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 NUK registered?

HJ08 NUK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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