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RO08 XZR

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,049 mi
Last recorded86,049 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XZR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 86,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn at 19.7mm minimum recommended 22mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3mm minimum 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre had puncher. Repaired.

Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,440 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 71,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,566 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,660 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 59,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,882 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,589 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,536 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,739 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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RO08 XZR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze 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 RO08 XZR, 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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What year was RO08 XZR registered?

RO08 XZR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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