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LP08 GPY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,999 mi
Last recorded151,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 GPY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 151,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 145,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 145,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 138,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive screen washer fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 115,730 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,329 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,566 miles

Nearside rear tyre flat

Rear pads starting to get low

Very slight movement in nearside rack arm

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,474 miles

Both front tyres perished

Electronic stability program warning light comes on if brake pedal pressed hard

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

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

Rear brakes do not always release as soon as pedal pressure is released

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,995 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,114 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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LP08 GPY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LP08 GPY, 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 LP08 GPY registered?

LP08 GPY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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