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RJ08 CFA

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

268,073 mi
Last recorded268,073 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 CFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 268,073 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle underneath corroded and cover with under seal front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside head light have poor beam condition

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate in poor condition

Rear wiper blade defective

streering system slightly rough

Pass 16 Feb 2026 257,931 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

brake low sensing valve like in poor condition

under vehicle corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 14 Aug 2025 249,753 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened /mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 241,687 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both side headlamps have poor beam

Rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 231,823 miles

Both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

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

Front headlights have poor beam

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 220,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 210,323 miles

Both sides headlight aim in poor condition

Coil spring corroded Both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 199,451 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 186,123 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam

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

Rear radius arm bush worn

Pass 15 Feb 2022 176,759 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has poor beam

Rear both side radius arm bush worn

Pass 10 Aug 2021 164,291 miles

Rear axel bush slightly worn

Rear both side brakes slightly binding

Rear exhaust has slight leak

Pass 15 Jul 2021 162,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 140,572 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 131,572 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 131,572 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,507 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 121,501 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 112,309 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,897 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 98,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,687 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,626 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 73,626 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,780 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 37,780 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RJ08 CFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 RJ08 CFA, 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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RJ08 CFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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