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RE08 UFY

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 UFY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,968 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 97,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 86,853 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 86,853 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,820 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,690 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,574 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,604 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,936 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,822 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,487 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,129 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 39,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 38,288 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,865 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 UFY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

RE08 UFY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is RE08 UFY safe to buy?

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