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RA57 JTY

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 109,207 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 109,207 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 98,694 miles

Front Slight damage to registration plate but not likely to fall off or be misread

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 93,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,609 miles

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,124 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,705 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 80,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,766 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 74,766 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 66,383 miles

No emissions report required (hybrid)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,845 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 57,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,494 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 32,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,286 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,753 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 21,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,405 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 JTY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JTY, 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 JTY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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