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MC05 SJC

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

168,285 mi
Last recorded168,285 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 SJC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 168,285 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside inners (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 156,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 144,787 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 132,987 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play All anti roll bar ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,464 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 103,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 98,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under car and filler neck

wipers not going back to park

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion under car

Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,261 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 84,249 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,861 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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MC05 SJC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MC05 SJC, 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 MC05 SJC registered?

MC05 SJC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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