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RE08 CVT

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

241,972 mi
Last recorded241,972 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 CVT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 241,972 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear body rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 225,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2024 220,955 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 220,955 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 218,379 miles

exhaust is rusty

headlamps have deteorated

underside is very rusty in places esp rear

Fail 29 Mar 2023 218,379 miles

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

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

exhaust is rusty

headlamps have deteorated

underside is very rusty in places esp rear

Pass 30 Mar 2022 217,146 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 215,418 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 215,418 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 214,103 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 214,103 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 211,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 203,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 196,205 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Fail 30 Mar 2017 196,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 188,237 miles

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

Nearside Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Mar 2015 181,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2014 174,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 174,335 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 149,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,760 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 CVT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE08 CVT, 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 RE08 CVT registered?

RE08 CVT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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