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RJ08 NYO

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

248,605 mi
Last recorded248,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 248,605 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 248,595 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 218,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 204,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 187,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 160,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 121,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 121,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 100,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,043 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,625 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2018 33,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 29,246 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 25,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,550 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,226 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 10,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,295 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 NYO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NYO, 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 NYO registered?

RJ08 NYO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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