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MJ08 TOU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,832 mi
Last recorded121,832 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TOU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 121,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner body sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner body sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 103,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 91,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 87,233 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake pads and disks wearing

hand brake high

offside front anti roll bar drop link boot perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,739 miles

front disks corroding

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside and offside rear tyres tread low

nearside rear brake pipe surface corrosion

rear springs corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2018 81,739 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front disks corroding

nearside and offside rear tyres tread low

nearside rear brake pipe surface corrosion

rear springs corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,657 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perishing both sides

Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,365 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,812 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 39,812 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 31,292 miles

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

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

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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MJ08 TOU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJ08 TOU, 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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MJ08 TOU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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