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J17 MSC

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,359 mi
Last recorded144,359 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 MSC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 144,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Oct 2024 141,290 miles

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

some surface corrosion on underside

Fail 8 Oct 2024 141,288 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 19 Sep 2023 137,564 miles

some surface corrosion on underside

Fail 19 Sep 2023 137,563 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Sep 2022 133,242 miles

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,875 miles

some surface

Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,720 miles

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

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

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

some surface corrosion on underside

Fail 3 Oct 2019 119,220 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,398 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,751 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,830 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,580 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,443 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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J17 MSC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J17 MSC, 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 J17 MSC registered?

J17 MSC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is J17 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 MSC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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