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WM08 BYZ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,611 mi
Last recorded138,611 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 BYZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 138,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 133,451 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 133,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 131,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 122,496 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 113,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,909 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 101,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 91,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,820 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 83,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,659 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 77,659 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,491 miles

warning lamp on on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf wiper split

tyre pressure warning lamp on on dash

Fail 12 Jun 2013 65,491 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf wiper split

tyre pressure warning lamp on on dash

warning lamp on on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,214 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,753 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,403 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WM08 BYZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM08 BYZ, 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 WM08 BYZ registered?

WM08 BYZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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