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YC08 GNJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,836 mi
Last recorded93,836 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 GNJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 93,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,031 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,479 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 82,472 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,642 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 74,642 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken at lower mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,848 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,381 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,015 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,635 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,015 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,217 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,490 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 GNJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GNJ, 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 YC08 GNJ registered?

YC08 GNJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is YC08 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 GNJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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