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RF08 SCX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

363,919 mi
Last recorded363,919 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 SCX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 363,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 363,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached snapped (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 350,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 332,989 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 313,912 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 285,015 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 285,015 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 231,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 211,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 179,400 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 179,353 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 179,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 134,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,404 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,390 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 SCX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF08 SCX, 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 RF08 SCX registered?

RF08 SCX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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