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PJ08 PGU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,754 mi
Last recorded134,754 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 PGU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 134,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 130,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 130,088 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 125,120 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 125,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,182 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,833 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 98,752 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps rusty

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2021 98,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps rusty

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2020 93,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle & several suspension components rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,629 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 19 Feb 2019 85,629 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,569 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear suspension components rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 15 Mar 2018 79,569 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear suspension components rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front tyres both worn on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2017 74,250 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front tyres both worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,375 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 40,789 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf wiper blade has small cut

Pass 13 May 2013 40,789 miles

nsf wiper blade has small cut

Pass 11 May 2012 34,319 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 34,319 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 23,100 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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PJ08 PGU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PJ08 PGU, 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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PJ08 PGU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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