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RE08 OJH

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,713 mi
Last recorded159,713 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 OJH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 159,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 158,546 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 158,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 156,041 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 156,041 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 152,997 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 149,879 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 149,878 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 145,846 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 145,846 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 142,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 137,429 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 137,429 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 131,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 131,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 121,257 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 121,257 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,320 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,884 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,785 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 44,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

baby seat fitted at rear

underneath covered

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,028 miles

baby seat fitted at rear

underneath covered

Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,820 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 OJH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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