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RV08 ECN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,616 mi
Last recorded163,616 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ECN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 163,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2019 155,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 154,218 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 154,217 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 147,588 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,719 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 140,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 131,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R door has damage and rust

Fail 28 Apr 2015 131,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R door has damage and rust

Pass 14 Apr 2014 117,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 102,181 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 84,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear 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 ECN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECN, 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 RV08 ECN registered?

RV08 ECN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is RV08 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 ECN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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