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RV08 XFJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,195 mi
Last recorded120,195 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 120,195 miles

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 3 Apr 2026 120,193 miles

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

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 1 Apr 2025 117,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle is getting corroded near side inner and outer sill getting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 112,680 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 110,085 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 107,907 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 105,624 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,610 miles

slight movement in both rear axle beam bushes

surface corrosion around rear suspension

Fail 26 Mar 2019 100,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 27 Apr 2018 98,244 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 89,654 miles

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

OSF tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,654 miles

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

OSF tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,299 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 83,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,028 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 77,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,578 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 61,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear 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 XFJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

RV08 XFJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is RV08 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 XFJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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