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HO51 JLF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,744 mi
Last recorded139,744 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO51 JLF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 139,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 139,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,945 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 127,945 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 125,844 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,116 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,981 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 115,935 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,150 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 113,150 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,645 miles

ENGINE BAY AND UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO CRACK/SPLIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO CRACK/SPLIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 104,635 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 99,187 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,359 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (3.5.1g)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,433 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,351 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 73,351 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc inner faces uneven/worn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,698 miles

front pads 80% worn

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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HO51 JLF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black 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 HO51 JLF, 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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HO51 JLF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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