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RJ08 NOU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,333 mi
Last recorded105,333 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 NOU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,333 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 102,609 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 14 May 2025 102,609 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 17 May 2024 101,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front both side suspension arm has slight surface rust

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 97,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2023 97,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 94,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,286 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 92,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,131 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 90,131 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,901 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 25 Aug 2018 80,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 73,730 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 73,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,817 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 61,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre tyre side wall has a cut.

Pass 7 Jul 2013 46,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,811 miles

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

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,577 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 NOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NOU, 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 RJ08 NOU registered?

RJ08 NOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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