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RK08 OEV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

343,116 mi
Last recorded343,116 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 OEV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 343,116 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 339,781 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 337,927 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 335,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 289,926 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 289,925 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 238,417 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 137,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 44,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,175 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 36,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,296 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,076 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 23,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RK08 OEV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK08 OEV, 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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RK08 OEV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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