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RV08 XDY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,021 mi
Last recorded155,021 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 XDY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 155,021 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 146,831 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 136,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 117,650 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 104,039 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 102,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 100,700 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,855 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 96,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around the fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 92,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,873 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,338 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,045 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 19,360 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 19,344 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 19,149 miles

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

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

aftermarket LED's fitted to nsf and osf bumper , flash when indicator is used but do not adversely affec operation of any other lights

nsf and osf tyres worn on edges no cord showing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,501 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 11,778 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,299 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 XDY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

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

Is RV08 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 XDY shows 26 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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