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RA08 AXB

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

206,413 mi
Last recorded206,413 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 AXB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 206,413 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 191,195 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 180,820 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2019 167,859 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 153,105 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,360 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 104,360 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,584 miles

hybrid,emission exempt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

hybrid, exemt from emissions

partiall plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,953 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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RA08 AXB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RA08 AXB, 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 RA08 AXB registered?

RA08 AXB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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