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YG08 ZRE

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,639 mi
Last recorded154,639 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZRE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 154,639 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

front bumper slightly loose

Fail 12 Jun 2024 154,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 19 Apr 2023 144,612 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 144,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 138,800 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rearmost fuel tank strap broken

Fail 6 Apr 2022 138,798 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

rearmost fuel tank strap broken

Pass 9 Apr 2021 131,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 122,329 miles

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Aug 2019 122,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2018 111,859 miles

Covers obscuring some components

NSR OSR brake pipes corrosion setting in

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,223 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/65H17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,579 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,967 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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YG08 ZRE is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

YG08 ZRE is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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