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RF08 YWS

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

164,400 mi
Last recorded164,400 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YWS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 164,400 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE.

Pass 5 Oct 2024 162,488 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 161,409 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 160,403 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 159,109 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 153,042 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 142,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,447 miles

under body components rusted due to age

Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,777 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 122,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,492 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 12 Jul 2012 60,646 miles

nearside front door and rear door damaged

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre on limit inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,726 miles

Both side rear brake discs slightly pitted & rusty

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 YWS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

RF08 YWS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is RF08 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 YWS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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