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RV08 LYW

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,464 mi
Last recorded103,464 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 LYW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 103,464 miles

Front headlamps hazy

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 103,464 miles

Front headlamps hazy

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 89,731 miles

Headlamps hazy

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,650 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,333 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edge

both headlamps hazy

front brake pads wearing low

nearside mirror unit damage

Fail 11 Feb 2022 80,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edge

both headlamps hazy

front brake pads wearing low

nearside mirror unit damage

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2019 75,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror unit held on by tape

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,094 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front door mirror unit insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2017 68,738 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 68,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,470 miles

nearside mirror damaged

offside front mirror cover missing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 54,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

nearside mirror damaged

offside front mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 11 Dec 2013 35,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 28,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r lamp unit has tempory repair to damage

plastic sill covers fitted partualy obscuring sills

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r lamp unit has tempory repair to damage

plastic sill covers fitted partualy obscuring sills

Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,483 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 LYW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

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

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