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MJ08 USC

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,997 mi
Last recorded113,997 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 USC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,997 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 113,995 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 103,775 miles

play in the n/s track arm

suspension corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,299 miles

Corrosion To The Underside And Suspension And Sills

Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,966 miles

chassis corroded

rear suspension corroed

suspension bushs splitting

Pass 1 Dec 2021 82,547 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner sills starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear Inner sills starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,785 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 78,773 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 74,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,426 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,639 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 48,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 31,774 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,950 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,583 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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MJ08 USC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 USC, 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 USC is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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