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RJ08 ZZM

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

195,555 mi
Last recorded195,555 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ZZM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 195,555 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 185,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 193,973 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 174,472 miles

Front Both front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 174,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 166,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 166,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 158,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 153,030 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 153,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 145,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,422 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 123,354 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 91,786 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,559 miles

O/s rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 93,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,575 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,612 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,599 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 55,599 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,223 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,564 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 ZZM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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