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RA08 HNK

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

361,086 mi
Last recorded361,086 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 HNK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 361,086 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n\s r and o\s r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s r and o\s r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s r and o\s r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 361,086 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n\s f and o\s f (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n\s r and o\s r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s r and o\s r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s r and o\s r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 337,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle bush prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 316,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 276,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 238,665 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 238,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 210,024 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 144,612 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner rack end (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 104,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,890 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,205 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,492 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,528 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 HNK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HNK, 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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RA08 HNK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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