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RV08 UKG

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,166 mi
Last recorded165,166 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 165,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 165,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 150,316 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 150,313 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 11 Feb 2022 136,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fillerfuel pipes corroded

corrosion present under vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2022 135,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fillerfuel pipes corroded

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2021 112,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrsion present under vehicle suspension /panels

Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 92,331 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,539 miles

UNDER PANELS SLIGHTY RUSTY IN PARTS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,916 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,812 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 70,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 61,213 miles

Front Inner 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,106 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,136 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,517 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 32,517 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,461 miles

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

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

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 UKG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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