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RJ08 ZZN

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,979 mi
Last recorded122,979 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ZZN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 122,979 miles

both front fog lights not working

both front tyres close to 10yrs old (October2016)

Fail 19 Aug 2026 122,970 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both front fog lights not working

both front tyres close to 10yrs old (October2016)

Pass 13 Oct 2025 119,657 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2024 115,861 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 85,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,041 miles

offside rear damage

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,088 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,176 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,934 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,759 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,235 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 ZZN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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