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RJ08 CUG

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

340,186 mi
Last recorded340,186 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 CUG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 340,186 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 305,127 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 305,041 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 275,162 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 275,049 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe brake pads glued to caliper (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 226,179 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 226,172 miles

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing on all 4 wheels one missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 223,585 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 209,731 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 184,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 167,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 166,084 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 149,665 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 133,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 129,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,086 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 107,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,123 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,267 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013
Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,748 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 58,725 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 17 May 2011 46,863 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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RJ08 CUG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CUG, 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 CUG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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