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YC08 FRZ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,049 mi
Last recorded135,049 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FRZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 135,049 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 135,048 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 118,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System Cracked at Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s and O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Sills Corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 110,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 109,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 106,221 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 102,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 99,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 93,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear sill slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,638 miles

Nearside Rear door and sill have slight damage

Fail 11 Jul 2019 85,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door and sill have slight damage

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,501 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 75,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,494 miles

BOTH front tyres perished NSF-1610 OSF-1610

BOTH rear tyres heavily perished NSR-0308 OSR-0408

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 47,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 43,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 39,133 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2012 39,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r fog lamp loose

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,095 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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YC08 FRZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YC08 FRZ, 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 YC08 FRZ registered?

YC08 FRZ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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