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PX08 GWU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,026 mi
Last recorded155,026 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 GWU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 155,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 139,986 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 131,192 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 131,192 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,954 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 118,954 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,577 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 109,577 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,528 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,086 miles

internal control altered to aim headlamps

Fail 8 Dec 2015 71,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

internal control altered to aim headlamps

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,296 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,407 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 52,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,711 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,539 miles

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

drivers wiper blade fairly worn

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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PX08 GWU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PX08 GWU, 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 PX08 GWU registered?

PX08 GWU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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