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WF08 JCY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,053 mi
Last recorded192,053 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 JCY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 192,053 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak pipes by battery, header tank also empty ()

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor hangs slightly low but not fully obstructing view (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced legs and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front two big chips (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever high, system requires adjustment

Pass 5 Apr 2025 170,402 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play middle mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 159,463 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os inner sill/chassios areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

suspension bushes worn/perished.

Fail 27 Mar 2024 159,462 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os inner sill/chassios areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

suspension bushes worn/perished.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 156,331 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspention components are corroded

parking brake only just within requirements

tow ball removed at time of retest

Fail 23 Mar 2023 156,331 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

all rear suspention components are corroded

parking brake only just within requirements

Pass 7 Apr 2022 153,393 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Fail 6 Apr 2022 153,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 27 Aug 2021 147,169 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components and surrounding area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 147,160 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components and surrounding area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 131,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 112,317 miles

tow bar electric bracket starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,378 miles

General corrosion to rear of underbody+chassis.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 108,163 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck corroded and holed. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to rear of underbody+chassis.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe that runs front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,053 miles

Nearside Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 71,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,157 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 6 Mar 2012 42,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,216 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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WF08 JCY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WF08 JCY, 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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WF08 JCY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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