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RV08 EFO

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

197,760 mi
Last recorded197,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 197,760 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 183,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 166,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 146,324 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 120,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 107,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 57,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,271 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

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 EFO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

RV08 EFO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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The MOT history for RV08 EFO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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