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RO08 YLD

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,125 mi
Last recorded140,125 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YLD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 140,125 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,707 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 131,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 122,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 121,900 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 119,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 118,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,940 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 107,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 86,920 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,374 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,579 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,174 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,952 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,556 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,808 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 YLD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YLD, 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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RO08 YLD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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