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RV08 EBL

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

227,506 mi
Last recorded227,506 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 EBL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 227,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 222,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 210,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and inner sills corroded and covered with under seal front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Apr 2024 201,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills corroded and cover with under seal front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside head light has poor beam condition

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 193,296 miles

Front Cross member has slight damage

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 181,655 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiater cross member slightly damage

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 167,011 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 157,216 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 140,056 miles

Rear axel bush slightly worn

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,610 miles

Rear suspension arm bush slightly worn both side

Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,432 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 125,432 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,592 miles

slight imbalance in front brakes

tested under wet conditions

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,165 miles

Both front wipers split but still clearing the screen

Fail 2 Mar 2017 104,165 miles

Both front wipers split but still clearing the screen

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,085 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,007 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,560 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,684 miles

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

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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RV08 EBL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RV08 EBL, 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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RV08 EBL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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