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YP08 LWX

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,423 mi
Last recorded134,423 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LWX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 134,423 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,810 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 112,786 miles

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,489 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,727 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 78,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Dec 2018 78,295 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle unerside

Pass 1 May 2015 56,994 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 56,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,635 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 41,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 34,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 27,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear discs pitted

Fail 25 May 2011 27,694 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear discs pitted

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 LWX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP08 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

YP08 LWX is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is YP08 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 LWX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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