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RA57 VRF

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

63,620 mi
Last recorded63,620 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 63,620 miles

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

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

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

Rear axel slight corrasion

Rear both side outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,516 miles

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

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

inner sills front to rear on both sides

Fail 26 Jun 2024 50,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

inner sills front to rear on both sides

Pass 11 Jan 2023

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 335,535 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 335,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 328,617 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 308,606 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 296,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 277,470 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 262,486 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 245,722 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 225,641 miles

slight playing nearside steering rack arm

Pass 11 Oct 2016 200,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 172,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 146,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 119,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,961 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,438 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,224 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,435 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,669 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 28,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VRF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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