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R22 TON

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

301,061 mi
Last recorded301,061 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 TON
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 301,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 294,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 286,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 275,625 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 264,173 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 256,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 251,161 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 247,751 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 241,014 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 241,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 235,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 230,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 230,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 221,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 221,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 209,836 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 6 Dec 2013 186,365 miles

o/s/f side mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 150,293 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 111,287 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,353 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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R22 TON is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric 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 R22 TON, 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 R22 TON registered?

R22 TON is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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