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RV08 XFB

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,360 mi
Last recorded126,360 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 XFB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 126,360 miles

Offside Washer jet spray weak but screen getting enough water to clean

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 124,180 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 122,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,226 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 119,192 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,168 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 115,168 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,632 miles

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 108,632 miles

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 104,805 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,345 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,778 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,945 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XFB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

RV08 XFB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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