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RO08 YUA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,897 mi
Last recorded142,897 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YUA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 142,897 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 283,157 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 265,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 243,631 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 227,712 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 209,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 193,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 171,788 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 149,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 127,548 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,637 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 106,079 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,721 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 88,587 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,989 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 YUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YUA, 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 YUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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