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RA57 VRG

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,773 mi
Last recorded235,773 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VRG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 235,773 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 235,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 224,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 205,049 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 10 Dec 2015 184,326 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 163,304 miles

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 2 Jan 2014 141,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 123,697 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 106,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,936 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 70,936 miles

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

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 VRG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA57 VRG, 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 RA57 VRG registered?

RA57 VRG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is RA57 VRG safe to buy?

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