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RF08 PDU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,883 mi
Last recorded194,883 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 PDU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 194,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 190,825 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 186,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 181,121 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 175,810 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 175,810 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 170,968 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 166,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose joint;- needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 166,569 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper/ front panel missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure loose ;- brakets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose joint;- needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 156,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 156,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 151,717 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 151,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 144,114 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 136,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 126,430 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 115,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,022 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 100,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,725 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,277 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 PDU 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 78.3%.

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 PDU, 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 PDU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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