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LG08 TZX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,563 mi
Last recorded168,563 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 TZX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 168,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2025 162,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2025 162,821 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2024 154,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 145,972 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split/perish

Fail 30 Jun 2023 145,852 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split/perish

Pass 5 Jul 2022 136,396 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 136,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 121,917 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 9 Jun 2021 121,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 8 Jul 2020 111,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 97,144 miles

front brake discs are worn

near side front tyre worn to near limits

Pass 24 May 2018 83,166 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 82,978 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 68,428 miles

Horn slightly grating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, wearing more on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, wearing more on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 68,428 miles

Horn slightly grating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, wearing more on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, wearing more on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 50,655 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Fail 26 May 2016 50,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,273 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 18,267 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,856 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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LG08 TZX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LG08 TZX, 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 LG08 TZX registered?

LG08 TZX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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