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DE08 RYM

2008 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

190,347 mi
Last recorded190,347 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 RYM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 190,347 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 179,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 173,391 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 166,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 160,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 152,580 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 143,819 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 135,846 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 135,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 127,870 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 122,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 117,851 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge's

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,073 miles

Both rear tyre wearing on edges

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,030 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc backing plate slightly loose

Rear inner sill's slight corrosion (both sides)

Fail 25 Sep 2019 108,025 miles

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

Front brake disc's slightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc backing plate slightly loose

Rear inner sill's slight corrosion (both sides)

Pass 2 Feb 2019 102,617 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear 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))

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 98,212 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Rear both tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,343 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Rear brake discs rusty

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 95,343 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

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

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Rear brake discs rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,331 miles

Nearside Front outer edge bald small cuts no ply cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre perished and tread starting to get low

Offside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2017 82,066 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,764 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2014 54,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 44,592 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 25,260 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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DE08 RYM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 RYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE08 RYM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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