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RA57 HVR

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

264,137 mi
Last recorded264,137 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 HVR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 264,137 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 263,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 225,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 189,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 142,401 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 126,487 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 103,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,965 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,766 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,888 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,254 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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RA57 HVR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RA57 HVR, 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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RA57 HVR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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