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RE08 XAP

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

203,695 mi
Last recorded203,695 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XAP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 203,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody has corrosion to suspension components, mounting points floor and sills both sides

Underbody has underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2024 187,660 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under- seal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 164,837 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 147,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear beam axle

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front , lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,089 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,358 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 108,638 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,402 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,557 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,641 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,437 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND JUST ON 1-6MM LEGAL LIMITS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,520 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 XAP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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