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YT08 RHJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,709 mi
Last recorded170,709 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 RHJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 170,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 162,844 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield over middle box insecure

handbrake near end of travel

Fail 15 Mar 2023 162,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield over middle box insecure

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 14 Mar 2022 153,639 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0mm and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 142,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 142,367 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick gone metal to metal on passenger front disc inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 136,562 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

clunk on steering but no play

Pass 14 Mar 2019 121,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 94,477 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,297 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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YT08 RHJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YT08 RHJ, 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 YT08 RHJ registered?

YT08 RHJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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