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HJ08 YHL

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,625 mi
Last recorded181,625 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 181,625 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2026 181,622 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 166,161 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX REAR MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 166,159 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment HITS THE STOP (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX REAR MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 151,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 140,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BENT AT BOTTOM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR AND BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 130,040 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2021 119,549 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,658 miles

CENTRE REAR SEATBELT STALK IS TRAPPED UNDER REAR SEAT

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,435 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,043 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,899 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 59,894 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,272 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

small chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,434 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 30,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YHL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

HJ08 YHL is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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