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EY08 RZW

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

337,545 mi
Last recorded337,545 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 RZW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 337,545 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 334,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 334,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 313,586 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 310,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 305,601 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 284,528 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 244,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 264,254 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 18 May 2020 264,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 17 May 2019 221,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 15 May 2018 171,029 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 122,661 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 77,825 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,278 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,740 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 29,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,837 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,172 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,283 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,973 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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EY08 RZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY08 RZW, 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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What year was EY08 RZW registered?

EY08 RZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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