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RV08 YRG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,488 mi
Last recorded129,488 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YRG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 129,488 miles

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

Vehicle has Corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Feb 2025 118,500 miles

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

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2024 113,149 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Fail 7 Mar 2024 113,149 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 110,252 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F, O/S/F. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 107,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,710 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 93,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,359 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 88,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,303 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,603 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 42,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,659 miles

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,695 miles

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)

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 YRG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

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

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