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RF08 ELV

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

306,421 mi
Last recorded306,421 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ELV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 306,421 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 306,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 301,506 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil fouling

Fail 5 Jan 2018 301,506 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil fouling

Pass 20 Oct 2017 290,427 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 290,427 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front 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 19 Apr 2017 276,783 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 267,961 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 255,128 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front steering inner arm slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2015 253,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015
Fail 7 Nov 2014 219,310 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 219,310 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 211,703 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 211,703 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 186,816 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 170,738 miles

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

nearside wing mirror inseure and broken

Fail 5 Nov 2013 170,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside wing mirror inseure and broken

Pass 6 May 2013 149,936 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 144,136 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,102 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 114,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate stone damaged, but readable.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 114,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate stone damaged, but readable.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 83,148 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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RF08 ELV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RF08 ELV, 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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RF08 ELV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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