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MV08 RKJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,903 mi
Last recorded136,903 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 RKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 136,903 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 134,315 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 126,669 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 121,933 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 117,598 miles

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

under tray covers fitted over brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2016 111,229 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2016 111,154 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear cracks in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,656 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,651 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 54,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

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 RKJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RKJ, 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 MV08 RKJ registered?

MV08 RKJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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