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RE08 XGG

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,001 mi
Last recorded164,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 164,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 138,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 131,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,760 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,881 miles

Front brake discs inner faces a little corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 57,778 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,388 miles

all tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion on inner faces of front discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,487 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 XGG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XGG, 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 XGG registered?

RE08 XGG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is RE08 XGG safe to buy?

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