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2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

257,441 mi
Last recorded257,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 SEO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 257,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Surface rust underneath.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 238,312 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 238,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 230,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 220,444 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 220,444 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 205,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 200,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 200,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 198,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wishbone rear bush has slight movement

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 194,987 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 194,986 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot (2.4.G.4e)

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 187,188 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 187,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 147,953 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 147,953 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,346 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 117,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,871 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 SEO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SEO, 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 SEO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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