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RA57 VRR

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

220,286 mi
Last recorded220,286 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VRR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 220,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front One washer isn't providing sufficient fluid

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Corrosion on suspension parts but not weakened

Rear Lower Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024

Light corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2024 202,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Light corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2023 175,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides are on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides slight deteriorated (small hole) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 150,402 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 150,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 126,903 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 126,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,964 miles

horn sounds poor

o/s rear tyre worn low

rear pads look to be low

Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,196 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,899 miles

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 5 Dec 2017 52,041 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 52,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,733 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 38,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,526 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,022 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,545 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 VRR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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