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YP08 GXS

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,037 mi
Last recorded58,037 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 GXS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 58,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 50,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 46,506 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 41,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,133 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 37,125 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler neck excessively corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Bumper loose on near side front

Coolant level low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,008 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 32,306 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,184 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,618 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside & nearside rear tyres cracked & perished on sidewalls & in tread pattern

Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside & nearside rear tyres cracked & perished on sidewalls & in tread pattern

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,955 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 20,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,903 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 17,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine light on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,174 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 13,198 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 13,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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YP08 GXS 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 71.4%.

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 YP08 GXS, 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 YP08 GXS registered?

YP08 GXS is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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