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RO08 YLY

2008 Toyota Prius

Orange Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,981 mi
Last recorded240,981 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YLY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 240,981 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 189,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 134,961 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,939 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Apr 2011 77,648 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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 YLY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Orange with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

RO08 YLY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is RO08 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 YLY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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