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RV08 EEG

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,853 mi
Last recorded208,853 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 EEG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 208,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 15 Jul 2024 198,527 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2023 185,670 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 175,981 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2022 173,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2021 171,218 miles

Rear axle bushes cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2021 171,218 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front brake discs corroded

Rear axle bushes cracked

Rear exhaust shield insecure by fuel tank

Pass 1 Jul 2020 169,306 miles

Rear axle bushes cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2019 166,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 163,410 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 163,410 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DISCOLOURED/CLOUDY (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 160,373 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 160,373 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 157,376 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 153,190 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 153,190 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 137,066 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 137,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 112,535 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 112,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,923 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 89,923 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake waning on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,187 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 66,187 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake warning light on

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 EEG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EEG, 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 EEG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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