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RE08 CUG

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

291,304 mi
Last recorded291,304 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 CUG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 291,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 289,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 289,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 287,302 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 281,057 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 281,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 268,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

cannot clearly see BOTH sides rear inner brake pads wear

exhaust rear section corroded near center to rear sections join

Pass 15 Oct 2020 248,971 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 248,971 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 210,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 188,233 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 161,822 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 133,543 miles

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

offside front fog light inoperative and lens damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,310 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,485 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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RE08 CUG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RE08 CUG, 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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RE08 CUG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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