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HY08 RYX

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,034 mi
Last recorded153,034 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 RYX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 153,034 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 153,034 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 141,231 miles

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 141,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated both sides (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 131,064 miles

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2024 131,064 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2023 122,498 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,385 miles

Both Front shock dust covers split

Both rear axle bush's have movement but not excessive

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Headlamps deteriorating but beam pattern is readable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror tapped but secure

Pass 1 Mar 2021 108,616 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 105,275 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,029 miles

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Underside has surface corrosion towards the rear

Fail 21 Feb 2019 99,029 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Rear silencer heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Underside has surface corrosion towards the rear

Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,387 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2012 31,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly scorred on inside surface

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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HY08 RYX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY08 RYX, 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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HY08 RYX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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