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LP08 YKJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,847 mi
Last recorded167,847 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 YKJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 167,847 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front control aim inner bush slighlty perishing

Rear both side inner and outer control aim bush slighlty perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2025 164,419 miles

Engine revs un-stable

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

O/S/F Fog light not working

Offside vehicle slightly damaged

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 155,726 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 142,354 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 130,789 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 130,789 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,063 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 117,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,714 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 103,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 88,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white light, (lense broken) (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,106 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 not checked. Due to child seats. ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 80,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside wiper split. (8.2.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 not checked. Due to child seats. ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,637 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,601 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 67,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,558 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 57,558 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,996 miles

airbag light on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,861 miles

air bag light on

Fail 12 Aug 2011 36,858 miles

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

air bag light on

front discs are pitted on inner face

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 YKJ 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 65.2%.

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 LP08 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

LP08 YKJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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