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RJ08 OES

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,598 mi
Last recorded137,598 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 OES
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 137,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 126,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 123,341 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 123,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,555 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 111,555 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,716 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre worn inner side and outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 13,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,373 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,263 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,549 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 58,850 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,386 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 May 2013 52,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,052 miles

off side front wiper starting to split

rear wiper starting to split

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 OES is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OES, 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 OES is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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