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RF08 YXR

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,126 mi
Last recorded139,126 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 139,126 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside + Nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside + Nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 129,378 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 122,868 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,573 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 104,633 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 98,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,783 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,357 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,381 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,235 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 YXR 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 100%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

RF08 YXR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is RF08 YXR safe to buy?

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