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MV08 GHK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,302 mi
Last recorded122,302 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 GHK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 122,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking metal filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 111,030 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY & FRONT/REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 5 Jul 2025 111,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY & FRONT/REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 13 Jun 2024 103,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 100,528 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 100,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 93,271 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 88,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 88,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,530 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,287 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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MV08 GHK 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 MV08 GHK, 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 MV08 GHK registered?

MV08 GHK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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