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VA08 FJU

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,020 mi
Last recorded175,020 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 FJU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 175,020 miles

Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 175,008 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 163,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 157,870 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 157,869 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 151,822 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 151,822 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 140,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 8 Jul 2019 140,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,642 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 123,322 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,529 miles

screen has several areas of minor damage

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti roll bar D bushes are slightly noisy on rough surfaces

oil filter has slight leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 89,074 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti roll bar D bushes are slightly noisy on rough surfaces

oil filter has slight leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,556 miles

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

nsf bumper damaged

windscreen has chips

Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,541 miles

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,349 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,341 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 28 Jun 2012 27,586 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,891 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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VA08 FJU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VA08 FJU, 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 VA08 FJU registered?

VA08 FJU is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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