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RJ08 XNO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,520 mi
Last recorded195,520 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XNO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 195,520 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 195,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 188,449 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 182,677 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 182,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged linkage corroded/broken (7.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing buckles not visible x 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 178,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged +cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 178,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged +cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 161,959 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 146,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp misty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp misty

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 146,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp misty

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp misty

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 128,565 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 128,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,747 miles

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

covers & trays

Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,747 miles

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

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

covers & trays

Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,480 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)

Rear wheel rims slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,131 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,219 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

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 XNO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNO, 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 XNO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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