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YG08 EDF

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,887 mi
Last recorded148,887 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EDF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 148,887 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 148,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 139,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded damp all around ()

Nearside Rear Fuel hose chafing kinked (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides strongly advised to replace x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 139,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded damp all around ()

Nearside Rear Fuel hose chafing kinked (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides strongly advised to replace x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,210 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 131,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Both inner rack joints v badly worn (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front steering rack arm have slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,031 miles

wiper blades getting tatty

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,345 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,035 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 103,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 98,446 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 86,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,178 miles

front brake discs corroded inner

Fail 8 Feb 2011 65,178 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner

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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YG08 EDF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YG08 EDF, 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 YG08 EDF registered?

YG08 EDF is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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