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RJ08 YGV

2008 Toyota Prius

White Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

264,508 mi
Last recorded264,508 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YGV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 264,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 264,506 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working obligatory (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 245,141 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 244,960 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering Arm, minor play

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 229,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 220,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 206,164 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2020 201,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 186,516 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2018 161,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,972 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,663 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 61,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

vehicle has substained excessive o/s/f damage in accident

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,913 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,904 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 YGV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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