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RV08 YPL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

280,596 mi
Last recorded280,596 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 280,596 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both side rear chassis surface corrosion.

both side rear under side sills to bracket corroded.

oil level low.

Fail 31 Mar 2026 280,591 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both side rear chassis surface corrosion.

both side rear under side sills to bracket corroded.

oil level low.

Pass 29 Mar 2025 273,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 267,248 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear heat shield loose

rear under carriage corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 267,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

rear under carriage corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 253,861 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 253,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 238,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 228,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 206,738 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 194,129 miles

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2019 173,607 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 147,685 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,963 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,795 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 85,795 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,049 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,677 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,427 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,935 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,534 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 34,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YPL, 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 YPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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