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RJ08 YGA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,066 mi
Last recorded138,066 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 138,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear axle mount bushes perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 123,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam patern is visible on test rig (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam patern not visible on test rig (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 104,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside rear axle mount bushes perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 91,817 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 87H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside body damage

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

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2021 84,352 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 87h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

underbody and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,963 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Offside rear tyre various little cuts and perished

Fail 10 Aug 2020 79,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged ABS wiring rubbing on wheel (1.6 (d))

Front wipers slightly smeary

Offside rear tyre various little cuts and perished

Pass 18 May 2019 72,070 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 195/55/16 87H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 66,284 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 17 May 2017 61,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 53,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and wearing on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 45,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 34,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 24,876 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 20,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,560 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 YGA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YGA, 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 YGA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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