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MV08 RAX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

217,578 mi
Last recorded217,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 RAX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 217,578 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 203,824 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion underside

Pass 1 Jun 2024 199,215 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 190,167 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 186,901 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 183,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under carriage rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2019 180,309 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 176,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2017 171,689 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 167,512 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 142,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 142,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2014 139,089 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 138,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 120,978 miles

front tyres getting low

rear wiper split

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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MV08 RAX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MV08 RAX, 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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MV08 RAX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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