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RJ08 NNO

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,176 mi
Last recorded202,176 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 NNO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2026 202,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F & N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer 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 19 Apr 2025 191,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

front brake discs lipped

headlamp misty

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 189,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 182,803 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 14 Mar 2022 176,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 170,336 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under the vehicle slightly general muddy and wet during the mot inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2020 163,647 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 151,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 134,148 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,659 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2017 121,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 99,839 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 87,195 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 87,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,522 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 82,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,745 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,391 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 62,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,619 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 43,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 20 Apr 2011 30,083 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 NNO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RJ08 NNO, 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 NNO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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