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RV08 EDU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,482 mi
Last recorded145,482 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 EDU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 145,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR

Pass 17 Jul 2018 141,269 miles

Nearside DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 18 Jul 2017 133,864 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 133,863 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 125,191 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,554 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,359 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,039 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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RV08 EDU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EDU, 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 EDU registered?

RV08 EDU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is RV08 EDU safe to buy?

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