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RV08 NBE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,538 mi
Last recorded170,538 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 NBE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 170,538 miles

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

Rear underbody and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2026 170,538 miles

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

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

Rear underbody and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 161,621 miles

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

Rear under body and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 161,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear under body and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 155,013 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Both front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

rear underbody covered in surface rust

Pass 26 Apr 2023 148,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 141,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 136,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 133,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 124,293 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 113,720 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 113,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,121 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,611 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,213 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 69,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,113 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,969 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 NBE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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