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MJ08 RAP

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,015 mi
Last recorded173,015 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 RAP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 173,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 167,809 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 167,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak water pump

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 156,291 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 115,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Jun 2022 104,324 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 98,128 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,879 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres very slightly cracking.

Pass 14 May 2019 87,387 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 72,136 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 64,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,984 miles

n/s/r tyre cut but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,299 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,169 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,227 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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MJ08 RAP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MJ08 RAP, 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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MJ08 RAP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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