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WJ08 BFY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,578 mi
Last recorded141,578 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 BFY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 141,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 141,529 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 141,529 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 135,489 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 135,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 128,895 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,521 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 104,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,482 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 96,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,251 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,488 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,846 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 21 Feb 2014 66,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2011 33,860 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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WJ08 BFY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 WJ08 BFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ08 BFY registered?

WJ08 BFY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WJ08 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 BFY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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