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WJ08 HZB

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,127 mi
Last recorded142,127 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HZB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 142,127 miles

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2025 142,127 miles

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

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

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2024 137,575 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 133,216 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 133,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 124,603 miles

rear subframe and suspension componenmts have advanced corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2022 124,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe and suspension componenmts have advanced corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,484 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS INNER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 124,278 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,435 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,443 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 105,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,896 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Water pump leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Water pump leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,851 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front discs lightly pitted on inner face

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 HZB is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WJ08 HZB, 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 WJ08 HZB registered?

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

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