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RV08 YON

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,635 mi
Last recorded196,635 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YON
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 196,635 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2019 196,620 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 184,954 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 184,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 152,618 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cracking to both front tyres

slight cracking to both rear axle bushes

slight play in bottom engine mount

Fail 31 Jul 2017 152,612 miles

Braking system leaking n/s/f caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cracking to both front tyres

slight cracking to both rear axle bushes

slight play in bottom engine mount

Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight cracking to both rear axle bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2016 123,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 76,014 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 63,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,565 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 35,554 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,525 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,525 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,632 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,724 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 20,724 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 YON is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YON, 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 YON is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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